US Bridges

US-127 over Goose Creek

Good

Casey County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. Sou.Jct Ky 1640 · Structure no. 023B00071N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Goose Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,501 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,501 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS-127
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.2 Mi. Sou.Jct Ky 1640
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates37.2, -85.00444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,501 (2022)
Projected traffic3,501 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-127 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US-127 over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.