US Bridges

KY-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · .2 MI N-Shawnee DR-KY2219 · Structure no. 109B00056N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying KY-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,647 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,647 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-289
CrossesTrace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet
Location.2 MI N-Shawnee DR-KY2219
RouteState Highway 289
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35583, -85.34333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,647 (2023)
Projected traffic8,647 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet carry?

About 8,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns KY-289 over Trace Fk-Cty Rsvr Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.