US Bridges

Memorial Drive over Goose Creek

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Clay County, Kentucky · JCT US-421 · Structure no. 026B00124N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Drive over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Drive over Goose Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,685 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMemorial Drive
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationJCT US-421
RouteState Highway 3472
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15889, -83.76556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,685 (2021)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Memorial Drive over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Drive over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Drive over Goose Creek carry?

About 5,685 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Memorial Drive over Goose Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Drive over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.