US Bridges

Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 025C00004N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Creek RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03306, -84.05194
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2019)
Projected traffic233 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Creek RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.