US Bridges

KY-3606 over Creek

Good

Knox County, Kentucky · Knox/Whitely Line · Structure no. 061B00098N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
702 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,055
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3606 over Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-3606 over Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,055 by 2042. The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3606
CrossesCreek
LocationKnox/Whitely Line
RouteState Highway 3606
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89861, -84.08194
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length702 ft (214.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,055 (2022)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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-3606 over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3606 over 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-3606 over Creek carry?

About 2,055 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3606 over Creek?

The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3606 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.