US Bridges

KY-989 over Toller Branch

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 5.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 068B00072N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-989 over Toller Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-989 over Toller Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-989
CrossesToller Branch
Location5.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 989
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.51083, -83.48556
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2021)
Projected traffic285 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-989 over Toller Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-989 over Toller Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-989 over Toller Branch carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-989 over Toller Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-989 over Toller Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.