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KY-32 over Fleming Creek

Good

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. E. JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 035B00079N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,306 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,306 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesFleming Creek
Location1 Mi. E. JCT Ky 11
RouteState Highway 32
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40278, -83.725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,306 (2023)
Projected traffic5,306 by 2043
Trucks13%
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-32 over Fleming Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-32 over Fleming Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Fleming Creek carry?

About 5,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.