US Bridges

KY-32 over Hooktown Branch

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .3 Mi. W of JCT Ky 1879 · Structure no. 009B00007N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Hooktown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Hooktown Branch in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 1,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,498 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesHooktown Branch
Location.3 Mi. W of JCT Ky 1879
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35222, -84.17639
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2021)
Projected traffic1,498 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-32 over Hooktown Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Hooktown Branch 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Hooktown Branch carry?

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-32 over Hooktown Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-32 over Hooktown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.