US Bridges

Lebanon RD over Goose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI W of US 421 · Structure no. 037C00017N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebanon RD over Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lebanon RD over Goose Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2026. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLebanon RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.65 MI W of US 421
RouteCounty Highway 1306
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29278, -84.9575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2006)
Projected traffic172 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lebanon RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lebanon RD over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lebanon RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Lebanon RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lebanon RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.