US Bridges

KY-1389 over Pup Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 183 · Structure no. 030B00113N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1389 over Pup Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1389 over Pup Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 736 vehicles a day, projected to reach 736 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1389
CrossesPup Creek
Location2.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 183
RouteState Highway 1389
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82333, -86.95389
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2023)
Projected traffic736 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1389 over Pup Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1389 over Pup Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1389 over Pup Creek carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1389 over Pup Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1389 over Pup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.