US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE Creek
FairFloyd County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi.S JCT Ky 1427 · Structure no. 036B00132N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,144
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE Creek 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 13,144 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,144 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.3 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE Creek carry?
About 13,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE Creek?
The structure is 450 ft (137.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over KY-2555/MIDDLE Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.