US Bridges

US-23 over KY-114

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi. S JCT Ky 1427 · Structure no. 036B00130N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,479
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over KY-114 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over KY-114 in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 22,479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,479 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-23
CrossesKY-114
Location1.8 Mi. S JCT Ky 1427
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.65861, -82.78556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,479 (2023)
Projected traffic22,479 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 over KY-114 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over KY-114 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-23 over KY-114 carry?

About 22,479 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over KY-114?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 over KY-114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.