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KY-132 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .15 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 493 · Structure no. 117B00037N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-132 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-132 over Unnamed Stream 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-132
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.15 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 493
RouteState Highway 132
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45861, -87.85167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2022)
Projected traffic206 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is KY-132 over Unnamed Stream 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 Unnamed Stream carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-132 over Unnamed Stream?

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 Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.