US Bridges

KY-1589 over Cypress Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of JCT Ky 81 · Structure no. 075B00057N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1589 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1589 over Cypress Creek in McLean 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.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1589
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.60 MI East of JCT Ky 81
RouteState Highway 1589
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47556, -87.22528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1589 over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1589 over Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1589 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1589 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1589 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.