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KY-89 over Jones Branch

FairPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT Ky 1209 · Structure no. 033B00014N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over Jones Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-89 over Jones Branch in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesJones Branch
Location.3 MI N of JCT Ky 1209
RouteState Highway 89
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62556, -83.95361
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2023)
Projected traffic696 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-89 over Jones Branch 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 Jones Branch carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over Jones Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-89 over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.