US Bridges

Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mile North of Ky 70 · Structure no. 100C00032N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch is a concrete slab carrying Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch in Pulaski 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 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoochtown RD
CrossesClear Fork Branch
Location1.0 Mile North of Ky 70
RouteCounty Highway 1558
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29222, -84.59583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2019)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch built?

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

What condition is Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Goochtown RD over Clear Fork Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.