US Bridges

Ky. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of Jct. Ky. 1636 · Structure no. 105B00140N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy. Hwy. 32
CrossesLytles Fork
Location1.4 MI W of Jct. Ky. 1636
RouteState Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39806, -84.64944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2020)
Projected traffic73 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork 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. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ky. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. Hwy. 32 over Lytles Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.