US Bridges

KY-736 over Spring Fork Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 043B00056N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-736 over Spring Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-736 over Spring Fork Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-736
CrossesSpring Fork Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54
RouteState Highway 736
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53722, -86.57111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-736 over Spring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-736 over Spring Fork 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-736 over Spring Fork Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-736 over Spring Fork Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-736 over Spring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.