US Bridges

KY-136 over Pond Creek Swamp

PoorPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 359 · Structure no. 051B00041N

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-136 over Pond Creek Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-136 over Pond Creek Swamp in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-136
CrossesPond Creek Swamp
Location2.6 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 359
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82194, -87.79389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-136 over Pond Creek Swamp built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-136 over Pond Creek Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-136 over Pond Creek Swamp carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-136 over Pond Creek Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns KY-136 over Pond Creek Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.