US Bridges

KY-32 over Long Lick Branch

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 4.8 MI E of Ky 1688 · Structure no. 105B00093N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Long Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-32 over Long Lick Branch in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesLong Lick Branch
Location4.8 MI E of Ky 1688
RouteState Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35194, -84.6575
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2022)
Projected traffic337 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Long Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Long Lick Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Long Lick Branch carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Long Lick Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Long Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.