US Bridges

Ky 1472 over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 2256 · Structure no. 106B00053N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1472 over Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1472 over Goose Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 493 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1472
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Ky 2256
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15556, -85.01333
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2019)
Projected traffic493 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1472 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1472 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1472 over Goose Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1472 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1472 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.