US Bridges

Ky 1989 over Hayden Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E of JCT Ky 1941 · Structure no. 084B00033N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1989 over Hayden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1989 over Hayden Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKy 1989
CrossesHayden Creek
Location1.8 MI E of JCT Ky 1941
RouteState Highway 1989
Coordinates37.79361, -84.96389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
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 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 1989 over Hayden Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1989 over Hayden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1989 over Hayden Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1989 over Hayden Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1989 over Hayden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.