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KY-1204 over Goose Creek

GoodPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · .25 MI East of JCT Ky 227 · Structure no. 021B00028N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1204 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1204 over Goose Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1204
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.25 MI East of JCT Ky 227
RouteState Highway 1204
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62361, -85.08083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1204 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1204 over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1204 over Goose Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1204 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1204 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.