US Bridges

Ky 3600 over Beaver Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · .23 MI E of JCT Ky 1297 · Structure no. 005B00110N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
519 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3600 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3600 over Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,824 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3600
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.23 MI E of JCT Ky 1297
RouteState Highway 3600
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99028, -85.98111
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,824 (2022)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 3600 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3600 over Beaver Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 3600 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3600 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3600 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.