US Bridges

Ky 132 over Nall Ditch

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 857 · Structure no. 117B00131N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
971
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 132 over Nall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 132 over Nall Ditch in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 132
CrossesNall Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 857
RouteState Highway 132
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52333, -87.7625
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Nall Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 132 over Nall 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 Nall Ditch carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ky 132 over Nall Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 132 over Nall Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.