US Bridges

KY-32 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI E of Elliott CO · Structure no. 064B00024N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Mill 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 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.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Elliott CO
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0275, -82.96389
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2020)
Projected traffic363 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-32 over Mill 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 2024.

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

About 363 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-32 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.