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KY-189 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 250 Ft SW of JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 089B00111N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-189 over Caney Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-189 over Caney Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,319 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-189
CrossesCaney Creek
Location250 Ft SW of JCT Ky 181
RouteState Highway 189
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21556, -87.19
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2020)
Projected traffic4,319 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-189 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-189 over Caney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-189 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-189 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns KY-189 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.