US Bridges

KY-36 over North Fork of Raven Cree

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1032 · Structure no. 049B00036N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over North Fork of Raven Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over North Fork of Raven Cree in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 644 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesNorth Fork of Raven Cree
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1032
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49444, -84.46417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2021)
Projected traffic644 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-36 over North Fork of Raven Cree built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over North Fork of Raven Cree 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 North Fork of Raven Cree carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over North Fork of Raven Cree?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over North Fork of Raven Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.