US Bridges

KY-36 over Clark Creek

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI West of I-75 Ntrch · Structure no. 041B00008N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Clark Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over Clark Creek in Grant 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 5 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesClark Creek
Location2.8 MI West of I-75 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 36
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63167, -84.625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2021)
Projected traffic415 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clark Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-36 over Clark 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 2024.

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

About 415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Clark Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.