US Bridges

US-23 over Pond Run Creek

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 150 SE of NW JCT Ky 750 · Structure no. 045B00052N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over Pond Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-23 over Pond Run Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,135 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-23
CrossesPond Run Creek
Location150 SE of NW JCT Ky 750
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates38.54028, -82.72806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,135 (2021)
Projected traffic11,135 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pond Run Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over Pond Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does US-23 over Pond Run Creek carry?

About 11,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over Pond Run Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US-23 over Pond Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.