US Bridges

KY-136 over Myer Creek

Poor

McLean County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 81 · Structure no. 075B00011N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,076
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-136 over Myer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-136 over Myer Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 3,076 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,076 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-136
CrossesMyer Creek
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 81
RouteState Highway 136
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54722, -87.25611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,076 (2019)
Projected traffic3,076 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Myer Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-136 over Myer Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-136 over Myer Creek carry?

About 3,076 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-136 over Myer Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-136 over Myer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.