US Bridges

KY-989 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 068B00080N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-989 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-989 over Salt Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-989
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 989
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57194, -83.43306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-989 over Salt 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-989 over Salt Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-989 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-989 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.