US Bridges

Ky 89 over Red River

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · North of Clark Co. Line · Structure no. 025B00021N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 89 over Red River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ky 89 over Red River in Clark 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 89
CrossesRed River
LocationNorth of Clark Co. Line
RouteState Highway 89
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82194, -84.06944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2023)
Projected traffic926 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$982,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 89 over Red River built?

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

What condition is Ky 89 over Red River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 89 over Red River carry?

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

How long is Ky 89 over Red River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 89 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.