US Bridges

Ky 636 over Little Beech Creek

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N of Ky 248 · Structure no. 108B00018N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 636 over Little Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 636 over Little Beech Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 576 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 636
CrossesLittle Beech Creek
Location1.9 MI N of Ky 248
RouteState Highway 636
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03528, -85.15944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2020)
Projected traffic576 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 636 over Little Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 636 over Little Beech 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 February 2023.

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

About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ky 636 over Little Beech Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 636 over Little Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.