US Bridges

Ky 636 over Little Beach Creek

Good

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.1 M N of Spencer Cl · Structure no. 106B00114N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 636 over Little Beach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 636 over Little Beach Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 636
CrossesLittle Beach Creek
Location1.1 M N of Spencer Cl
RouteState Highway 636
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07111, -85.14639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2018)
Projected traffic256 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 636 over Little Beach Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 636 over Little Beach Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 636 over Little Beach Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ky 636 over Little Beach Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 636 over Little Beach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.