US Bridges

KY-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg

FairPosted for load

Menifee County, Kentucky · .7 MI S of JCT Ky 1274 · Structure no. 083B00002N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,901
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg is a concrete culvert carrying KY-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,901 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesPonder Br in Frenchburg
Location.7 MI S of JCT Ky 1274
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9625, -83.615
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,901 (2021)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg carry?

About 2,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-36 over Ponder Br in Frenchburg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.