KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Kentucky · On Rockcastle-Jackson Cl · Structure no. 055B00028N
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns KY-89 over Horse Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.