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KY-189 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI N of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 089B00123N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-189 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-189 over CSX Railroad 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 5 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 233 ft (71 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-189
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.1 MI N of JCT Ky 70
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32389, -87.1375
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is KY-189 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is KY-189 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-189 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.