US Bridges

Goochtown Road over Caney Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.2 Miles North of KY-70 · Structure no. 100C00106N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goochtown Road over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goochtown Road over Caney Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGoochtown Road
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.2 Miles North of KY-70
RouteCounty Highway 1558
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29447, -84.59455
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2009)
Projected traffic274 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Goochtown Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goochtown Road over Caney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Goochtown Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Goochtown Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Goochtown Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.