US Bridges

KY-36 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .25 MI East of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 091B00020N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-36 over Brushy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,889 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.25 MI East of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 36
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32278, -84.08944
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2021)
Projected traffic2,889 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-36 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Brushy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-36 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns KY-36 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.