US Bridges

KY-36 over Lick Creek

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · 2 MI Nor. -Ky 330 · Structure no. 041B00043N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,565
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-36 over Lick Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,565 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesLick Creek
Location2 MI Nor. -Ky 330
RouteState Highway 36
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56806, -84.52139
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,565 (2022)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,565 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-36 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.