US Bridges

KY-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · .01 MI East of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 026B00057N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2438
CrossesGoose Creek & Walk Path
Location.01 MI East of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 2438
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15222, -83.76
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2022)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path 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-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2438 over Goose Creek & Walk Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.