US Bridges

KY-32 over Trib-Hooktown Branch

PoorPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 1298 · Structure no. 091B00031N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Trib-Hooktown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Trib-Hooktown Branch 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 747 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesTrib-Hooktown Branch
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1298
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36111, -84.14444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 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 traffic747 (2021)
Projected traffic747 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 Trib-Hooktown Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-32 over Trib-Hooktown Branch 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 Trib-Hooktown Branch carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Trib-Hooktown Branch?

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

Who owns KY-32 over Trib-Hooktown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.