KY-136 over Barnett Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI East of Mclean Cl · Structure no. 092B00085N
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 951
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-136 over Barnett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-136 over Barnett Creek in Ohio 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-136 over Barnett Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-136 over Barnett Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does KY-136 over Barnett Creek carry?
About 951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is KY-136 over Barnett Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-136 over Barnett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.