US Bridges

KY-89 over Station Camp Creek

Fair

Estill County, Kentucky · .3 MI W of JCT Ky 1209 · Structure no. 033B00015N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over Station Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-89 over Station Camp Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesStation Camp Creek
Location.3 MI W of JCT Ky 1209
RouteState Highway 89
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61889, -83.95806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2021)
Projected traffic378 by 2041
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 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-89 over Station Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-89 over Station Camp 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 Station Camp Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over Station Camp Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over Station Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.