US Bridges

KY-89 over R of Upper Howards Creek

Good

Clark County, Kentucky · .9 MI N of S-Jct Ky 974 · Structure no. 025B00111N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,874
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over R of Upper Howards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-89 over R of Upper Howards Creek 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.

It carries about 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,874 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-89
CrossesR of Upper Howards Creek
Location.9 MI N of S-Jct Ky 974
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates37.89667, -84.05583
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 R of Upper Howards Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-89 over R of Upper Howards Creek 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 R of Upper Howards Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-89 over R of Upper Howards Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns KY-89 over R of Upper Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.