US Bridges

KY-89 over Indian Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kentucky · 100 S. of US 421 · Structure no. 055B00042N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-89 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-89 over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKY-89
CrossesIndian Creek
Location100 S. of US 421
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates37.42942, -84.00875
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2022)
Projected traffic323 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1997, making it 28 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 323 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-89 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-89 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.