US Bridges

KY-36 over I-71 @ 49.085

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI N of JCT Ky 467 · Structure no. 021B00006N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over I-71 @ 49.085 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-36 over I-71 @ 49.085 in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesI-71 @ 49.085
Location2.4 MI N of JCT Ky 467
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.66083, -85.03944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-36 over I-71 @ 49.085 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over I-71 @ 49.085 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-36 over I-71 @ 49.085 carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over I-71 @ 49.085?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over I-71 @ 49.085?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.