US Bridges

KY-32 over Blaine Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI SE of JCT Ky 2562 · Structure no. 064B00019N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Blaine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32 over Blaine 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 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesBlaine Creek
Location0.05 MI SE of JCT Ky 2562
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02583, -82.85333
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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$582,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Blaine Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-32 over Blaine 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 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-32 over Blaine Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Blaine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.