US Bridges

KY-36 over NS (cno&tp) System

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 041B00037N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,271
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-36 over NS (cno&tp) System in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.10 MI East of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 36
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60306, -84.57361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,271 (2023)
Projected traffic2,271 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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-36 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over NS (cno&tp) System in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-36 over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 2,271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.