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KY-89 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · 100 Ft. S of JCT Ky 1028 · Structure no. 025B00014N

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-89 over CSX Railroad in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 88 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location100 Ft. S of JCT Ky 1028
RouteState Highway 89
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86194, -84.0675
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2023)
Projected traffic926 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-89 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is KY-89 over CSX Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-89 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.