US Bridges

KY-2523 over Salt Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 068B00073N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2523 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2523 over Salt Lick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,331 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2523
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 2523
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60056, -83.34694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2021)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2523 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2523 over Salt Lick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2523 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2523 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2523 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.