US Bridges

US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods Creek

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · Sbl .10 MI SE of JCT Ky 5 · Structure no. 010B00001L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,578
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,578 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23 Sb|russell RD
CrossesHoods Creek
LocationSbl .10 MI SE of JCT Ky 5
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49528, -82.67083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,578 (2023)
Projected traffic14,578 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods Creek carry?

About 14,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US23 Sb|russell RD over Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.