US Bridges

Ky 89 over Sweet Lick Branch

Good

Estill County, Kentucky · .7MI S from KY499 · Structure no. 033B00044N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,369
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 89 over Sweet Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 89 over Sweet Lick Branch in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,369 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKy 89
CrossesSweet Lick Branch
Location.7MI S from KY499
RouteState Highway 89
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71028, -83.97556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2022)
Projected traffic5,369 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sweet Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 89 over Sweet Lick Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 89 over Sweet Lick Branch carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 89 over Sweet Lick Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Ky 89 over Sweet Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.