US Bridges

KY-389 over Camp Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S.E. of I-71 Ntrch · Structure no. 021B00017N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-389 over Camp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-389 over Camp Branch 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.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-389
CrossesCamp Branch
Location2.5 MI S.E. of I-71 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 389
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.61278, -85.10528
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2023)
Projected traffic342 by 2043
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 Camp Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-389 over Camp Branch 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 Camp Branch carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-389 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-389 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.