US-23 over KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek
GoodLetcher County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 805 & US 23 · Structure no. 067B00130N
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 451 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,465
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,465 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,465 by 2041. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.
How much traffic does US-23 over KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 5,465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over KY-805 & Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.