US Bridges

KY-32 over Grays Run Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI West of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 049B00024N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Grays Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Grays Run Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesGrays Run Creek
Location1.5 MI West of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37694, -84.33889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Grays Run Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Grays Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Grays Run Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Grays Run Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Grays Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.