Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard
GoodClark County, Kentucky · .45 Mi. N of N Ky 974 · Structure no. 025B00106N
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,553
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,553 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard carry?
About 2,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 89 over Dry Fork of Upper Howard?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.