US Bridges

KY-1332 over Trammel Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 2.1 Mi. W.-Jct. US 231 · Structure no. 002B00038N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1332 over Trammel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1332 over Trammel Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 846 vehicles a day, projected to reach 846 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKY-1332
CrossesTrammel Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W.-Jct. US 231
RouteState Highway 1332
Coordinates36.78083, -86.31361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2021)
Projected traffic846 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1332 over Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1332 over Trammel 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1332 over Trammel Creek carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1332 over Trammel Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1332 over Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.