US Bridges

US 42 over Goose Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of I-71 · Structure no. 056B00003N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 42 over Goose Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 19,417 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,417 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 42
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.5 MI E of I-71
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30333, -85.6275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,417 (2023)
Projected traffic19,417 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 42 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 42 over Goose Creek carry?

About 19,417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.