US-23 Nc over Bear Creek
FairLawrence County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 707 · Structure no. 064B00055L
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,322
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 Nc over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 Nc over Bear Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 4,322 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,322 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 Nc over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 Nc over Bear 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 Nc over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,322 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-23 Nc over Bear Creek?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 Nc over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.