US Bridges

KY-32 over Deep Ford Branch

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 103B00087N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Deep Ford Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-32 over Deep Ford Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,583 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,583 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesDeep Ford Branch
Location1.8 MI S JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19167, -83.38
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,583 (2022)
Projected traffic3,583 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Deep Ford Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Deep Ford 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Deep Ford Branch carry?

About 3,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Deep Ford Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns KY-32 over Deep Ford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.