US Bridges

KY-89 over Pigeon Roost Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · 0.08 Mi. N. of US 421 · Structure no. 055B00015N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-89 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location0.08 Mi. N. of US 421
RouteState Highway 89
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43167, -83.99861
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2022)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-89 over Pigeon Roost 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-89 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.