US Bridges

KY-36 over Clark Fort

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · .15 MI E JCT Ky 211 · Structure no. 006B00077N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Clark Fort is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-36 over Clark Fort in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,513 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesClark Fort
Location.15 MI E JCT Ky 211
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03167, -83.63611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,513 (2022)
Projected traffic1,513 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Clark Fort built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Clark Fort 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Clark Fort carry?

About 1,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Clark Fort?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Clark Fort?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.