US Bridges

KY-1880 over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 3.4 Mi. N.-W-Jct Ky 90 · Structure no. 029B00038N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1880 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1880 over Goose Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-1880
CrossesGoose Creek
Location3.4 Mi. N.-W-Jct Ky 90
RouteState Highway 1880
Coordinates36.80583, -85.33972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2022)
Projected traffic292 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1880 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1880 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1880 over Goose Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1880 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1880 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.