US Bridges

KY-36 over Twin Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of JCT Ky 1054 · Structure no. 049B00033N

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Twin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over Twin Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 97 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesTwin Creek
Location.4 MI W of JCT Ky 1054
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44222, -84.36278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2022)
Projected traffic1,257 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-36 over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is KY-36 over Twin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Twin Creek carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Twin Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.