US-23 over Blaine Creek
FairLawrence County, Kentucky · 5.3 MI Nor of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 064B00056R
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,565
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Blaine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Blaine 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 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 4,565 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,565 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blaine Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Blaine 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-23 over Blaine Creek carry?
About 4,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Blaine Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Blaine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.