US Bridges

KY-1336 over Locust Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 697 · Structure no. 035B00071N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1336 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1336 over Locust Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1336
CrossesLocust Creek
Location3.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 697
RouteState Highway 1336
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30556, -83.73472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic127 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-1336 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1336 over Locust 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1336 over Locust Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1336 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1336 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.