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KY-89 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT Ky 82 · Structure no. 033B00001N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-89 over CSX Railroad in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.30 MI West of JCT Ky 82
RouteState Highway 89
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78417, -84.01361
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2021)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$453,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-89 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-89 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.