US Bridges

KY-389 over Lees Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S.E. of I-71 Ntrch · Structure no. 021B00016N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-389 over Lees Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-389 over Lees Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-389
CrossesLees Creek
Location1.5 MI S.E. of I-71 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 389
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62056, -85.12194
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2022)
Projected traffic623 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-389 over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-389 over Lees 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-389 over Lees Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-389 over Lees Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-389 over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.