US Bridges

KY-32 over Mcconnell Run

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 5. Mi.E US 25 · Structure no. 105B00099N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,994
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Mcconnell Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-32 over Mcconnell Run in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesMcconnell Run
Location5. Mi.E US 25
RouteState Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28278, -84.62778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2021)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mcconnell Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Mcconnell Run 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 Mcconnell Run carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Mcconnell Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Mcconnell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.