US Bridges

KY-1189 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .45 MI East of JCT Ky 229 · Structure no. 063B00074N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1189 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1189 over Lick Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,148 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1189
CrossesLick Creek
Location.45 MI East of JCT Ky 229
RouteState Highway 1189
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06639, -84.02833
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,148 (2021)
Projected traffic2,148 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1189 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1189 over Lick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1189 over Lick Creek carry?

About 2,148 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1189 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1189 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.