US Bridges

KY-132 over Bailey Ditch

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 56 · Structure no. 117B00015N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-132 over Bailey Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-132 over Bailey Ditch in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-132
CrossesBailey Ditch
Location1.1 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 56
RouteState Highway 132
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59722, -87.54972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic770 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 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-132 over Bailey Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-132 over Bailey Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-132 over Bailey Ditch carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-132 over Bailey Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-132 over Bailey Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.