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Bridge Closed on KY 636 in Shelby County Structure closed until further notice
LOUISVILLE, KY (Feb. 24, 2021) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists of the full closure of the bridge on KY 636 (Back Creek Road) over Little Beech Creek (mile marker 1.1) in Shelby County. The bridge was closed to traffic this afternoon after concrete deterioration was found on the deck. KYTC engineers will perform additional inspections and material testing on the structure.
Motorists can take the following detour:
The bridge was constructed in 1951, and an average of 256 cars cross it daily. The structure will remain closed until further notice.