US Bridges

KY-89 over Calloway Creek

FairPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 794 · Structure no. 033B00004N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over Calloway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-89 over Calloway Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 4,473 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,473 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesCalloway Creek
Location1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 794
RouteState Highway 89
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75083, -83.99833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,473 (2023)
Projected traffic4,473 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-89 over Calloway Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-89 over Calloway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-89 over Calloway Creek carry?

About 4,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over Calloway Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over Calloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.