US Bridges

KY-189 over Trib.Of Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .3 MI W of Op US 62 NE · Structure no. 089B00112N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,186
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-189 over Trib.Of Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-189 over Trib.Of 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 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 7,186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,186 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-189
CrossesTrib.Of Caney Creek
Location.3 MI W of Op US 62 NE
RouteState Highway 189
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22194, -87.1775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,186 (2018)
Projected traffic7,186 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib.Of Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-189 over Trib.Of 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 Trib.Of Caney Creek carry?

About 7,186 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-189 over Trib.Of Caney Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns KY-189 over Trib.Of Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.