US Bridges

Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boyd County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 757 · Structure no. 010C00009N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Gate Hl
CrossesWhites Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 757
RouteCounty Highway 1113
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31806, -82.62806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2023)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Gate Hl over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.