US Bridges

KY-32 over Licking River

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI SW Fleming CO Line · Structure no. 091B00055N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32 over Licking River in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 403 ft (122.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesLicking River
Location2.2 MI SW Fleming CO Line
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35917, -83.94722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed32.9 mi (53 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 Licking River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Licking River 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 Licking River carry?

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

How long is KY-32 over Licking River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.