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KY-136 over Hanley Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI E of Daviess Cl · Structure no. 092B00087N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-136 over Hanley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-136 over Hanley 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 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-136
CrossesHanley Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Daviess Cl
RouteState Highway 136
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51306, -87.05694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2021)
Projected traffic951 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$336,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-136 over Hanley Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-136 over Hanley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-136 over Hanley Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-136 over Hanley Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-136 over Hanley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.