US Bridges

KY-32 over Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI NW of Rowan Co.Ln. · Structure no. 035B00015N

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

About this bridge

KY-32 over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Crane 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesCrane Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of Rowan Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 32
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27278, -83.54194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 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 Crane Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is KY-32 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.