US Bridges

Ky 132 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. NE of Ky 1340 · Structure no. 117B00126N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
971
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 132 over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 132 over Unnamed Stream in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 132
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1 Mi. NE of Ky 1340
RouteState Highway 132
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51, -87.7725
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2023)
Projected traffic971 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 132 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 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 971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ky 132 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 132 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.