US Bridges

KY-1032 over Branch of Mudlick Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E of S-Jct Ky 1054 · Structure no. 049B00060N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1032 over Branch of Mudlick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1032 over Branch of Mudlick Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1032
CrossesBranch of Mudlick Creek
Location1.8 MI E of S-Jct Ky 1054
RouteState Highway 1032
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.52278, -84.3675
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1032 over Branch of Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1032 over Branch of Mudlick 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-1032 over Branch of Mudlick Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1032 over Branch of Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1032 over Branch of Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.