US Bridges

KY-632 over Johns Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI SE of W-Jct Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00111N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-632 over Johns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-632 over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-632
CrossesJohns Creek
Location1.3 MI SE of W-Jct Ky 194
RouteState Highway 632
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2021)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-632 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-632 over Johns Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-632 over Johns Creek carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-632 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-632 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.