US Bridges

KY-36 over Brushy Fork

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 13 · Structure no. 091B00017N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Brushy Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-36 over Brushy Fork in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,932 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 13
RouteState Highway 36
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31333, -84.03833
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,932 (2023)
Projected traffic3,932 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-36 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Brushy Fork 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-36 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 3,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.