US Bridges

KY-32 over Seas Branch

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 4.77 MI E. of Jct. KY-60 · Structure no. 103B00099N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Seas Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-32 over Seas Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesSeas Branch
Location4.77 MI E. of Jct. KY-60
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18667, -83.32972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
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 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 Seas Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Seas Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Seas Branch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Seas Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Seas Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.