US Bridges

KY-32 over Scrub Grass Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S.W. of Fleming Cl · Structure no. 091B00010N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Scrub Grass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Scrub Grass Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesScrub Grass Creek
Location2.5 MI S.W. of Fleming Cl
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35389, -83.94778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2023)
Projected traffic697 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Scrub Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Scrub Grass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Scrub Grass Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Scrub Grass Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Scrub Grass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.