US Bridges

KY-32 over Adams Br-Little Mill CR

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 1842 · Structure no. 049B00059N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Adams Br-Little Mill CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-32 over Adams Br-Little Mill CR in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesAdams Br-Little Mill CR
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1842
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37444, -84.42167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2021)
Projected traffic241 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Adams Br-Little Mill CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Adams Br-Little Mill CR 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 Adams Br-Little Mill CR carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-32 over Adams Br-Little Mill CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Adams Br-Little Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.