KY-1836 over Watson Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalloway County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 464 · Structure no. 018B00090N
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 582
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1836 over Watson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1836 over Watson Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 582 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1836 over Watson Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1836 over Watson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1836 over Watson Creek carry?
About 582 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1836 over Watson Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1836 over Watson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.