US Bridges

KY-32 over Dry Run Creek & NS RR

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.675 MI S JCT US 25 · Structure no. 105B00137N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
697 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,922
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Dry Run Creek & NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32 over Dry Run Creek & NS RR in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,922 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,922 by 2043. The structure is 697 ft (212.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesDry Run Creek & NS RR
Location1.675 MI S JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23972, -84.5575
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length697 ft (212.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,922 (2023)
Projected traffic6,922 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Dry Run Creek & NS RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Dry Run Creek & NS RR 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 Dry Run Creek & NS RR carry?

About 6,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Dry Run Creek & NS RR?

The structure is 697 ft (212.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Dry Run Creek & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.