US Bridges

KY-36 over Trib-Beaver Creek

Good

Menifee County, Kentucky · .45 MI NW of JCT Ky 1274 · Structure no. 083B00006N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Trib-Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-36 over Trib-Beaver Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesTrib-Beaver Creek
Location.45 MI NW of JCT Ky 1274
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97444, -83.61806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2021)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Trib-Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-36 over Trib-Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Trib-Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Trib-Beaver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-36 over Trib-Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.