US Bridges

County Road over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .10 MI North of KY1524 · Structure no. 026C00134N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Goose Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2034. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.10 MI North of KY1524
RouteCounty Highway 1172
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08472, -83.69306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2014)
Projected traffic78 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.