US Bridges

KY-689 over Lower Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI SE of JCT Ky 1624 · Structure no. 058B00019N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-689 over Lower Laurel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-689 over Lower Laurel Creek in Johnson 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 5 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-689
CrossesLower Laurel Creek
Location0.05 MI SE of JCT Ky 1624
RouteState Highway 689
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95111, -82.89222
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-689 over Lower Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-689 over Lower Laurel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-689 over Lower Laurel Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-689 over Lower Laurel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns KY-689 over Lower Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.