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KY-32 over Mare Branch

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 486 · Structure no. 032B00005N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Mare Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Mare Branch in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesMare Branch
Location1.6 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 486
RouteState Highway 32
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04167, -83.02361
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2023)
Projected traffic445 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Mare Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Mare 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 July 2023.

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

About 445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Mare Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns KY-32 over Mare Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.