US Bridges

Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Goose CR RD · Structure no. 056B00538N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,024
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,024 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,024 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 22
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Goose CR RD
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates38.30278, -85.58444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,024 (2020)
Projected traffic9,024 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 9,024 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 22 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.