US Bridges

KY-536 over Fowlers Fork

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of US-42 · Structure no. 008B00097N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,634
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-536 over Fowlers Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-536 over Fowlers Fork in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,634 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,634 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-536
CrossesFowlers Fork
Location.25 MI W of US-42
RouteState Highway 536
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.94472, -84.68083
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,634 (2021)
Projected traffic4,634 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-536 over Fowlers Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-536 over Fowlers Fork 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-536 over Fowlers Fork carry?

About 4,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-536 over Fowlers Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-536 over Fowlers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.