US Bridges

KY-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI SE of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 021B00013N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington in Carroll 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-389
CrossesI-71 Lvlle-Covington
Location2.8 MI SE of JCT Ky 55
RouteState Highway 389
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63139, -85.13972
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2022)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington built?

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

What condition is KY-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington 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-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-389 over I-71 Lvlle-Covington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.