US Bridges

KY-638 over Br--Little Goose Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 026B00029N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,851
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-638 over Br--Little Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-638 over Br--Little Goose Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,851 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-638
CrossesBr--Little Goose Creek
Location.60 MI West of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 638
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16194, -83.77694
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,851 (2023)
Projected traffic1,851 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-638 over Br--Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-638 over Br--Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-638 over Br--Little Goose Creek carry?

About 1,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-638 over Br--Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-638 over Br--Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.