US Bridges

KY-56 over Goose Pond Ditch

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .65 MI East of JCT Ky 667 · Structure no. 113B00047N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Goose Pond Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-56 over Goose Pond Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 2,618 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,618 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesGoose Pond Ditch
Location.65 MI East of JCT Ky 667
RouteState Highway 56
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68, -88.11167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,618 (2021)
Projected traffic2,618 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-56 over Goose Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Goose Pond Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Goose Pond Ditch carry?

About 2,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Goose Pond Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-56 over Goose Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.