US Bridges

KY-89 over Indian Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kentucky · 2.7 Mi. S. of US 421 · Structure no. 055B00040N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-89 over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-89
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.7 Mi. S. of US 421
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates37.41333, -84.03722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-89 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-89 over Indian Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-89 over Indian Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-89 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.