US Bridges

KY-32 over Fleming Creek

Poor

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of Fleming Cl · Structure no. 091B00012N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Fleming Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Fleming Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesFleming Creek
Location.60 MI West of Fleming Cl
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37806, -83.93167
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Fleming 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-32 over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.