US Bridges

KY-32 over Cains Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ky 3394 · Structure no. 064B00020N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Cains Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Cains Creek in Lawrence 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 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesCains Creek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Ky 3394
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02889, -82.86222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Cains Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-32 over Cains 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 April 2022.

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

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

How long is KY-32 over Cains Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Cains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.