FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-32

Carrying KY-32 over CRANE CREEK

1.6 MI NW OF ROWAN CO.LN., Fleming, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-32

The KY-32 bridge in Fleming, Kentucky carries KY-32 over CRANE CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,277 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How KY-32 compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Kentucky bridges
117
Bridges in Fleming · 6 in Poor condition
KY-32 32.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
2.0
Special reductions
−0.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,277 vehicles/day
Structure Number
035B00015N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-32 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare KY-32 against other structures in Fleming and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for KY-32?

KY-32 in Fleming, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-32 inspected?

KY-32's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,277 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-32 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KY-32?

KY-32 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-32?

KY-32 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-32 and does age affect safety?

KY-32 was built in 1932, making it 94 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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