KY-36 over Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 47 · Structure no. 021B00009N
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 392
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-36 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over Lick 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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-36 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-36 over Lick 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-36 over Lick Creek carry?
About 392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is KY-36 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-36 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.