US Bridges

KY-189 over Br Cypress Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W JCT US 62 · Structure no. 089B00117N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-189 over Br Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-189 over Br Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 4,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,715 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-189
CrossesBr Cypress Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27722, -87.14167
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,715 (2021)
Projected traffic4,715 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Br Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-189 over Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-189 over Br Cypress Creek carry?

About 4,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-189 over Br Cypress Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-189 over Br Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.