US Bridges

KY-36 over Crooked Creek @ Cordova

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · .05 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 330 · Structure no. 041B00004N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Crooked Creek @ Cordova is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over Crooked Creek @ Cordova in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesCrooked Creek @ Cordova
Location.05 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 330
RouteState Highway 36
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54083, -84.51556
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2021)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crooked Creek @ Cordova built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Crooked Creek @ Cordova 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Crooked Creek @ Cordova carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Crooked Creek @ Cordova?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Crooked Creek @ Cordova?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.