US-23 over Abbott Creek
FairFloyd County, Kentucky · .01 Mi. @ JCT Ky 1427 · Structure no. 036B00133N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,144
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Abbott Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Abbott 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 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 85 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Abbott Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Abbott 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 Abbott Creek carry?
About 13,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Abbott Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Abbott Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.