US Bridges

CR-1275 over Little Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 687 · Structure no. 026C00049N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1275 over Little Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1275 over Little Goose Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1275
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 687
RouteCounty Highway 1275
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15722, -83.80778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2014)
Projected traffic194 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1275 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1275 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1275 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR-1275 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1275 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.