US Bridges

KY-36 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Menifee County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of Bath Cl · Structure no. 083B00008N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over Salt Lick Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,513 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.20 MI Sou. of Bath Cl
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02389, -83.63417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,513 (2022)
Projected traffic1,513 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$433,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-36 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Salt Lick 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 1,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.