US Bridges

Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg

Good

Menifee County, Kentucky · 400FT from KY460 JCT · Structure no. 083B00041N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,983 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 36
CrossesBeaver Crk in Frenchburg
Location400FT from KY460 JCT
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95194, -83.625
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,983 (2023)
Projected traffic3,983 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg carry?

About 3,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 36 over Beaver Crk in Frenchburg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.