US-421 over Goose Creek
FairClay County, Kentucky · .2 MI SE of S-Jct Ky 11 · Structure no. 026B00096N
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,691
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-421 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-421 over Goose Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 8,691 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,691 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-421 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-421 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does US-421 over Goose Creek carry?
About 8,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-421 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-421 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.