US Bridges

KY-408 over Goose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00127N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-408 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-408 over Goose Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-408
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 339
RouteState Highway 408
Coordinates36.85556, -88.78056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2021)
Projected traffic353 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-408 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-408 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-408 over Goose Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-408 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-408 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.