US Bridges

KY-32 over Little Brushy Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · .30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 785 · Structure no. 103B00064N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Little Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-32 over Little Brushy Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,897 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,897 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
Location.30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 785
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2225, -83.48806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,897 (2021)
Projected traffic9,897 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Little Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Little Brushy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 9,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.