US Bridges

KY-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · On Lewis/Fleming Line · Structure no. 035B00102N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-989
CrossesN. Frk. of Licking River
LocationOn Lewis/Fleming Line
RouteState Highway 989
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49028, -83.59389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2022)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-989 over N. Frk. of Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.