US Bridges

Hooker Branch Road over Little Goose Creek

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · .10MI S of KY687 · Structure no. 026C00135N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooker Branch Road over Little Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hooker Branch Road over Little 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 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2034. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHooker Branch Road
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location.10MI S of KY687
RouteCounty Highway 1276
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15944, -83.81528
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2014)
Projected traffic104 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hooker Branch Road over Little Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Hooker Branch Road over Little 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Hooker Branch Road over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hooker Branch Road over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hooker Branch Road over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.