US Bridges

Russell Cave Pike over Goose Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi. N. JCT Ky 1876 · Structure no. 034B00136N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,040
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Cave Pike over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russell Cave Pike over Goose Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Cave Pike
CrossesGoose Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. JCT Ky 1876
RouteState Highway 353
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17806, -84.40889
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2021)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Russell Cave Pike over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Cave Pike 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Russell Cave Pike over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Russell Cave Pike over Goose Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Cave Pike over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.