US Bridges

US-421 over Little Goose Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · @ JCT 3472 · Structure no. 026B00108N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,190
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-421 over Little Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-421 over Little Goose Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,190 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,190 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-421
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location@ JCT 3472
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15944, -83.76611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,190 (2021)
Projected traffic13,190 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-421 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-421 over 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 US-421 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 13,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-421 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US-421 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.