US-23 over Tygarts Creek
FairGreenup County, Kentucky · .6 MI E of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 045B00049N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 354 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,915
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Tygarts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Tygarts Creek in Greenup 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 8,915 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Tygarts Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Tygarts 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-23 over Tygarts Creek carry?
About 8,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Tygarts Creek?
The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Tygarts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.