US Bridges

KY-632 over Peter Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · W @e-Jct Ky 194 @phelps · Structure no. 098B00136N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,579
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-632 over Peter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-632 over Peter Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,579 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,579 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-632
CrossesPeter Creek
LocationW @e-Jct Ky 194 @phelps
RouteState Highway 632
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51444, -82.1525
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,579 (2019)
Projected traffic3,579 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-632 over Peter Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-632 over Peter 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 2023.

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

About 3,579 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-632 over Peter Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-632 over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.