US Bridges

KY-1332 over Bays Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI E of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 002B00026N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1332 over Bays Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1332 over Bays Fork Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1332
CrossesBays Fork Creek
Location2.6 MI E of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 1332
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81333, -86.26361
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2021)
Projected traffic447 by 2041
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 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-1332 over Bays Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1332 over Bays Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1332 over Bays Fork Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1332 over Bays Fork Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1332 over Bays Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.