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KY-936 over Lynn Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 1079 · Structure no. 050B00017N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-936 over Lynn Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-936 over Lynn Camp Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-936
CrossesLynn Camp Creek
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 1079
RouteState Highway 936
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37556, -85.71361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic189 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-936 over Lynn Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-936 over Lynn Camp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-936 over Lynn Camp Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-936 over Lynn Camp Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-936 over Lynn Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.