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KY-32 over Fox Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor of JCT Ky 1013 · Structure no. 035B00013N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,277
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Fox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Fox 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 4,277 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,277 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 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
CrossesFox Creek
Location.20 MI Nor of JCT Ky 1013
RouteState Highway 32
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30917, -83.56778
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,277 (2021)
Projected traffic4,277 by 2041
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 Fox Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-32 over Fox 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 Fox Creek carry?

About 4,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.