US Bridges

Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek

Poor

Clay County, Kentucky · .3 MI NE of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 026C00004N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Branch Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.3 MI NE of JCT Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2325, -83.69083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Branch Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.