US Bridges

US-23 over Georges Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI S of JCT Ky 645 · Structure no. 064B00008N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-23 over Georges Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,554 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,554 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-23
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.20 MI S of JCT Ky 645
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94917, -82.67
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,554 (2023)
Projected traffic6,554 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over Georges 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-23 over Georges Creek carry?

About 6,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.