US Bridges

KY-132 over Crab Orchard Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .05 MI SW of JCT Ky 493 · Structure no. 117B00041N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-132 over Crab Orchard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-132 over Crab Orchard Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-132
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 493
RouteState Highway 132
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45972, -87.85056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-132 over Crab Orchard Creek 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 Crab Orchard Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-132 over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-132 over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.