US Bridges

KY-732 over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 134 · Structure no. 018B00052N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-732 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-732 over Sugar Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 867 vehicles a day, projected to reach 867 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-732
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 134
RouteState Highway 732
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65167, -88.15
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2022)
Projected traffic867 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-732 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-732 over Sugar 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-732 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-732 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-732 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.