US Bridges

KY-136 over Br of Hainer Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of JCT Ky 798 · Structure no. 075B00012N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-136 over Br of Hainer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-136 over Br of Hainer Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 910 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-136
CrossesBr of Hainer Creek
Location.75 MI West of JCT Ky 798
RouteState Highway 136
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53611, -87.18667
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width910 ft (277.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2019)
Projected traffic1,367 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 Br of Hainer Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-136 over Br of Hainer Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-136 over Br of Hainer Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-136 over Br of Hainer Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 910 ft wide.

Who owns KY-136 over Br of Hainer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.