US-23 over Levisa Fork
FairFloyd County, Kentucky · 500 N of JCT US 23 &1428 · Structure no. 036B00038R
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 380 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,482
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,482 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,482 by 2040. The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Levisa Fork built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Levisa Fork 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 2022.
How much traffic does US-23 over Levisa Fork carry?
About 8,482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Levisa Fork?
The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Levisa Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.