US Bridges

KY-339 over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 408 · Structure no. 042B00132N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-339 over Goose Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-339
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 408
RouteState Highway 339
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85222, -88.77861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2022)
Projected traffic910 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-339 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-339 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-339 over Goose Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-339 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.