US Bridges

KY-32 over Middle Fork

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · 250FT W. of Jct. Ky 719 · Structure no. 032B00038N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Middle Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32 over Middle Fork in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesMiddle Fork
Location250FT W. of Jct. Ky 719
RouteState Highway 32
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06917, -83.09167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2021)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Middle Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Middle Fork 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Middle Fork carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Middle Fork?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Middle Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.