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KY-227 over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · .05 MI N of JCT Ky 1204 · Structure no. 021B00046N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-227 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-227 over Goose Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-227
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.05 MI N of JCT Ky 1204
RouteState Highway 227
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62194, -85.08861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,660 (2021)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-227 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-227 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-227 over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-227 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns KY-227 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.