US Bridges

KY-32 over Br of Wilbur Run

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N.W. of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 091B00029N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Br of Wilbur Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Br of Wilbur Run in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesBr of Wilbur Run
Location1.7 MI N.W. of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34944, -84.095
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.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic860 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Br of Wilbur Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Br of Wilbur Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Br of Wilbur Run carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Br of Wilbur Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-32 over Br of Wilbur Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.