US Bridges

Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · 0.5 M NW of E JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 099B00099N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesKy 11
CrossesMiddle Fork of Red River
Location0.5 M NW of E JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates37.80389, -83.70917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2022)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 11 over Middle Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.