US Bridges

KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W.

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 104B00016N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W. is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W. in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 602 vehicles a day, projected to reach 602 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-76
CrossesLittle Goose Creek - W.
Location1.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 76
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09556, -85.02972
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2023)
Projected traffic602 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W. 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W. carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W.?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-76 over Little Goose Creek - W.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.