US Bridges

Russell Cave Pike over Harps Fk of Goose Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 9 MI N. JCT Ky 4 · Structure no. 034B00143N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Cave Pike over Harps Fk of Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Russell Cave Pike over Harps Fk of Goose Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Cave Pike
CrossesHarps Fk of Goose Creek
Location9 MI N. JCT Ky 4
RouteState Highway 353
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1825, -84.40333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Harps Fk of Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Cave Pike over Harps Fk of 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 Harps Fk of Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is Russell Cave Pike over Harps Fk of Goose Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Russell Cave Pike over Harps Fk of Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.