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KY-32 over Mcconnell Run

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of Ky 1688 · Structure no. 105B00037N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Mcconnell Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Mcconnell Run in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesMcconnell Run
Location.05 MI E of Ky 1688
RouteState Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28694, -84.6425
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2023)
Projected traffic712 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Mcconnell Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Mcconnell Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Mcconnell Run carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Mcconnell Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns KY-32 over Mcconnell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.