US Bridges

KY-32 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI East of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 105B00080N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-32 over Eagle Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesEagle Creek
Location2.0 MI East of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39167, -84.52972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2022)
Projected traffic854 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Eagle Creek 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 Eagle Creek carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.