US Bridges

KY-128 over Goose Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. SE Jct. Ky 91 · Structure no. 017B00068N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-128 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-128 over Goose Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-128
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.7 Mi. SE Jct. Ky 91
RouteState Highway 128
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07528, -87.84778
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-128 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-128 over Goose 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-128 over Goose Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-128 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-128 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.