US Bridges

KY-32 over Sand Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 156 · Structure no. 035B00012N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,556
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Sand Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Sand Lick Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,556 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,556 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesSand Lick Creek
Location2.1 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 156
RouteState Highway 32
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34944, -83.60611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,556 (2022)
Projected traffic3,556 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Sand Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Sand Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Sand Lick Creek carry?

About 3,556 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Sand Lick Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Sand Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.