US Bridges

KY-32X over Fleming Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT Ky 32BY-PAS · Structure no. 035B00078N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32X over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32X over Fleming Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32X
CrossesFleming Creek
Location1 MI N of JCT Ky 32BY-PAS
RouteState Highway 32
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40778, -83.71556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2023)
Projected traffic952 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-32X over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32X over Fleming 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-32X over Fleming Creek carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-32X over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32X over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.