US Bridges

Ky 389 over Sixmile Creek

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Six Mile RD · Structure no. 052B00069N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 389 over Sixmile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 389 over Sixmile Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 389
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Six Mile RD
RouteState Highway 389
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43583, -84.965
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 389 over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 389 over Sixmile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 389 over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 389 over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 389 over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.