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KY-632 over Gabriel Branch

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI SE of W JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00112N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-632 over Gabriel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-632 over Gabriel Branch 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-632
CrossesGabriel Branch
Location2.0 MI SE of W JCT Ky 194
RouteState Highway 632
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49194, -82.32111
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed28.6 mi (46 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-632 over Gabriel Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-632 over Gabriel Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-632 over Gabriel Branch carry?

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

How long is KY-632 over Gabriel Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-632 over Gabriel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.