US Bridges

KY-136 over I 69

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1 MI SE of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00066N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-136 over I 69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-136 over I 69 in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 1,491 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,491 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-136
CrossesI 69
Location1 MI SE of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74861, -87.52194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2021)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I 69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-136 over I 69 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-136 over I 69 carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-136 over I 69?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-136 over I 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.