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KY-36 over Deweese Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 1492 · Structure no. 021B00026N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Deweese Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-36 over Deweese 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,529 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesDeweese Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 1492
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.73278, -85.27
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,529 (2023)
Projected traffic3,529 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Deweese Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-36 over Deweese 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 Deweese Creek carry?

About 3,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Deweese Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-36 over Deweese Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.