US Bridges

KY-2423 over Big Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 6 · Structure no. 061B00067N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2423 over Big Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2423 over Big Richland Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 581 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2423
CrossesBig Richland Creek
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 6
RouteState Highway 2423
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86917, -83.89806
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2021)
Projected traffic581 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2423 over Big Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2423 over Big Richland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2423 over Big Richland Creek carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2423 over Big Richland Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2423 over Big Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.