US Bridges

KY-32 over Hooktown Branch

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT Ky 1879 · Structure no. 009B00061N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Hooktown Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-32 over Hooktown Branch in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,498 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesHooktown Branch
Location.3 MI E of JCT Ky 1879
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35194, -84.16611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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-32 over Hooktown Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 2024.

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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Hooktown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.