US Bridges

Ky 389 over W. Fk. of Mill Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .5 MI S I-71 English Exit · Structure no. 021B00058N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 389 over W. Fk. of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 389 over W. Fk. of Mill Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 389
CrossesW. Fk. of Mill Creek
Location.5 MI S I-71 English Exit
RouteState Highway 389
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62833, -85.13694
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 389 over W. Fk. of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 389 over W. Fk. of Mill 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 389 over W. Fk. of Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Ky 389 over W. Fk. of Mill Creek?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 389 over W. Fk. of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.