US Bridges

KY-736 over Western Ky Parkway

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. N JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 043B00094N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-736 over Western Ky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-736 over Western Ky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKY-736
CrossesWestern Ky Parkway
Location1 Mi. N JCT Ky 79
RouteState Highway 736
Coordinates37.41, -86.53833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic156 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-736 over Western Ky Parkway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-736 over Western Ky Parkway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-736 over Western Ky Parkway carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-736 over Western Ky Parkway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-736 over Western Ky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.