US Bridges

KY-32 over I 75

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of N-Jct US 25 · Structure no. 105B00074N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over I 75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-32 over I 75 in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 2,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,887 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesI 75
Location.25 MI W of N-Jct US 25
RouteState Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37944, -84.57056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,887 (2021)
Projected traffic2,887 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over I 75 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over I 75 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-32 over I 75 carry?

About 2,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over I 75?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over I 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.