US Bridges

KY-139 over Goose Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S.W. JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017B00072N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-139 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-139 over Goose Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-139
CrossesGoose Creek
Location2.0 MI S.W. JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 139
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0775, -87.87944
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,132 (2022)
Projected traffic2,132 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-139 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-139 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-139 over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-139 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-139 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.