US Bridges

KY-36 over Mill Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · .6 Mi. W of JCT W/ KY1743 · Structure no. 049B00078N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-36 over Mill Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,012 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,012 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesMill Creek
Location.6 Mi. W of JCT W/ KY1743
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42, -84.33472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,012 (2023)
Projected traffic3,012 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 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-36 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Mill Creek 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 2022.

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

About 3,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.