US Bridges

KY-89 over South Fork Sta. Camp Crk

Fair

Jackson County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi. S. of Estill Co. · Structure no. 055B00041N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over South Fork Sta. Camp Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-89 over South Fork Sta. Camp Crk in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2038. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-89
CrossesSouth Fork Sta. Camp Crk
Location1.8 Mi. S. of Estill Co.
RouteState Highway 89
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56111, -83.96667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2018)
Projected traffic226 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 South Fork Sta. Camp Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-89 over South Fork Sta. Camp Crk 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 South Fork Sta. Camp Crk carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-89 over South Fork Sta. Camp Crk?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over South Fork Sta. Camp Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.