US Bridges

KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .8 MI NW of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 091B00048N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesBr of Brushy Fork
Location.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 36
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32028, -84.04833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2022)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Br of Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.