US Bridges

KY-32 over Hood Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Kentucky · Between Jcts Ky 201 N&s · Structure no. 064B00018N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Hood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32 over Hood Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 686 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesHood Creek
LocationBetween Jcts Ky 201 N&s
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02778, -82.84111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2021)
Projected traffic686 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Hood Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Hood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Hood Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Hood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.