US Bridges

KY-36 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · On Owen - Carroll Co.Line · Structure no. 094B00032N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-36 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-36 over Eagle Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-36
CrossesEagle Creek
LocationOn Owen - Carroll Co.Line
RouteState Highway 36
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.65028, -84.94611
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2023)
Projected traffic182 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-36 over Eagle 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 April 2023.

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

About 182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-36 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-36 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.