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CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of Ky 4 Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00099N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,859
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C is a concrete culvert carrying CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 19,859 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,859 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCS-7436 Tates Cr.
CrossesBranch of West Hickman C
Location.30 MI Nor. of Ky 4 Ntrch
RouteCity Street 7436
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.995, -84.49528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,859 (2020)
Projected traffic19,859 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C carry?

About 19,859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns CS-7436 Tates Cr. over Branch of West Hickman C?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.