US Bridges

KY-736 over Kiper Hollow Branch

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 043B00068N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-736 over Kiper Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-736 over Kiper Hollow Branch in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-736
CrossesKiper Hollow Branch
Location1.5 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 736
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45028, -86.56167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2023)
Projected traffic316 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Kiper Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-736 over Kiper Hollow Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-736 over Kiper Hollow Branch carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-736 over Kiper Hollow Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns KY-736 over Kiper Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.