US Bridges

KY-136 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 140 · Structure no. 075B00037N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-136 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-136 over Unnamed Branch in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-136
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 140
RouteState Highway 136
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59639, -87.31139
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2021)
Projected traffic981 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-136 over Unnamed Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-136 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-136 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-136 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.