US Bridges

US-23 over US-119 Ramp

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · @ JCT US 119 & US 23 · Structure no. 067B00129N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,047
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over US-119 Ramp is a concrete culvert carrying US-23 over US-119 Ramp in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,047 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,047 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-23
CrossesUS-119 Ramp
Location@ JCT US 119 & US 23
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.15944, -82.64889
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,047 (2020)
Projected traffic5,047 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-119 Ramp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over US-119 Ramp 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US-23 over US-119 Ramp carry?

About 5,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over US-119 Ramp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns US-23 over US-119 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.