US Bridges

KY-36 over I 64

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · Ovr I-64 Ntrch · Structure no. 006B00017N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over I 64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-36 over I 64 in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 3,469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,469 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesI 64
LocationOvr I-64 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12694, -83.75139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,469 (2023)
Projected traffic3,469 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-36 over I 64 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over I 64 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 I 64 carry?

About 3,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over I 64?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.