US Bridges

KY-1836 over Sand Lick Branch

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 018B00088N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1836 over Sand Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1836 over Sand Lick Branch in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 582 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1836
CrossesSand Lick Branch
Location2.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 1836
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67944, -88.46
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-1836 over Sand Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1836 over Sand Lick Branch 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-1836 over Sand Lick Branch carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1836 over Sand Lick Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1836 over Sand Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.