US Bridges

KY-89 over Kings Fork

GoodPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of S-Jct Ky 974 · Structure no. 025B00110N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,874
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over Kings Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-89 over Kings Fork in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,874 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesKings Fork
Location1.5 MI N of S-Jct Ky 974
RouteState Highway 89
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90194, -84.06111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2022)
Projected traffic1,874 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 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-89 over Kings Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-89 over Kings Fork 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 Kings Fork carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over Kings Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over Kings Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.