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KY-189 over Br of Cypress Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .17 MI N of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 089B00121N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-189 over Br of Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-189 over Br of Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-189
CrossesBr of Cypress Creek
Location.17 MI N of JCT Ky 70
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29639, -87.13361
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,836 (2020)
Projected traffic4,836 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-189 over Br of 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 of Cypress Creek carry?

About 4,836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-189 over Br of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns KY-189 over Br of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.