US Bridges

Ky 36 over Canip Creek

Poor

Trimble County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E of US 421 · Structure no. 112B00002N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 36 over Canip Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 36 over Canip Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 3,978 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 36
CrossesCanip Creek
Location0.4 MI E of US 421
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.72472, -85.3625
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,978 (2023)
Projected traffic3,978 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$631,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 36 over Canip Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 36 over Canip 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 36 over Canip Creek carry?

About 3,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ky 36 over Canip Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 36 over Canip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.