US Bridges

KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips Creek

PoorPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N.W. of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 019B00021N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-1936
CrossesBranch of Phillips Creek
Location1.7 MI N.W. of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1936
Coordinates38.87083, -84.41361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic167 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1936 over Branch of Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.