US Bridges

KY-36 over Whites Run Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .8 Mi.Nor. of I-71 Op. · Structure no. 021B00007N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Whites Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-36 over Whites Run Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesWhites Run Creek
Location.8 Mi.Nor. of I-71 Op.
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.67306, -85.04528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Whites Run Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Whites Run Creek 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 Whites Run Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-36 over Whites Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-36 over Whites Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.