US Bridges

Ky 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch

Good

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. S Jct. Ky 560 · Structure no. 051B00159N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,491 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,491 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 136
CrossesE Fk Canoe Creek Ditch
Location0.7 Mi. S Jct. Ky 560
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73639, -87.5125
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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
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 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 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch carry?

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

How long is Ky 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 136 over E Fk Canoe Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.