US Bridges

KY-36 over Locust Creek

Good

Carroll County, Kentucky · .3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1492 · Structure no. 021B00060N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-36 over Locust Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,529 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesLocust Creek
Location.3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1492
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.71694, -85.24889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-36 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Locust Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Locust Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-36 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.