US Bridges

Ky 89 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · .20 MI South of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 025B00078N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 89 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 89 over CSX Railroad in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,473 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 89
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.20 MI South of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 89
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99417, -84.17306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,473 (2022)
Projected traffic5,473 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$818,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 89 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 89 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 89 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 89 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.