US Bridges

CR 1489 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .15 Mi. E JCT Ky 175 · Structure no. 089C00058N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1489 over Thompson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1489 over Thompson Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 1489
CrossesThompson Creek
Location.15 Mi. E JCT Ky 175
RouteCounty Highway 1489
Coordinates37.23278, -87.27139
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1489 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1489 over Thompson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1489 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 1489 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1489 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.