US Bridges

KY-36 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI West of JCT Ky 22 · Structure no. 041B00010N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-36 over Eagle Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 875 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesEagle Creek
Location2.7 MI West of JCT Ky 22
RouteState Highway 36
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64417, -84.71444
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2023)
Projected traffic875 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Eagle 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 Eagle Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-36 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.