US Bridges

KY-2836 over Slover Creek

PoorPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 117B00122N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2836 over Slover Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-2836 over Slover Creek in Webster 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2836
CrossesSlover Creek
Location2.0 MI N of JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 2836
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46472, -87.69444
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2041
Trucks0%
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-2836 over Slover Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-2836 over Slover 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2836 over Slover Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2836 over Slover Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2836 over Slover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.