US Bridges

KY-8 over Goose Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 154 · Structure no. 096B00023N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Goose Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 154
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.85222, -84.24167
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-8 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Goose Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.