US Bridges

KY-36 over Slate Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .65 MI S of I-64 Ntrch · Structure no. 006B00070N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-36 over Slate Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,469 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.65 MI S of I-64 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11889, -83.74556
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-36 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Slate Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Slate Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-36 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.