KY-32 over Lytle Fork
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Kentucky · 5.25 MI E of JCT KY1688 · Structure no. 105B00046N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 337
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-32 over Lytle Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-32 over Lytle Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 337 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-32 over Lytle Fork built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-32 over Lytle Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does KY-32 over Lytle Fork carry?
About 337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is KY-32 over Lytle Fork?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-32 over Lytle Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.