US Bridges

KY-32 over Triplett Creek

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.E. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 103B00016N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Triplett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,857 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesTriplett Creek
Location.10 MI S.E. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19639, -83.40861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,857 (2021)
Projected traffic4,857 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Triplett Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Triplett 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Triplett Creek carry?

About 4,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Triplett Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Triplett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.