US-23 over Hoods Creek
FairBoyd County, Kentucky · Nbl .10 MI SE of JCT Ky 5 · Structure no. 010B00001R
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,578
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Hoods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-23 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 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 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Hoods Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 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 2021.
How much traffic does US-23 over Hoods Creek carry?
About 14,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-23 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 US-23 over Hoods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.