US Bridges

KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 1325 · Structure no. 006B00006N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesBr of Bald Eagle Crk
Location2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 1325
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20194, -83.86306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2021)
Projected traffic605 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Br of Bald Eagle Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.