US Bridges

Ky 1747 & Hounz LN over Goose Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of Ky 146 · Structure no. 056B00459N

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1747 & Hounz LN over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1747 & Hounz LN over Goose Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 30,469 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,469 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 261 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1747 & Hounz LN
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Ky 146
RouteState Highway 1747
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27833, -85.565
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width261 ft (79.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,469 (2023)
Projected traffic30,469 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ky 1747 & Hounz LN over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ky 1747 & Hounz LN 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 Ky 1747 & Hounz LN over Goose Creek carry?

About 30,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1747 & Hounz LN 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 261 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1747 & Hounz LN over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.