US Bridges

KY-523 over E Fk Cox Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. S.-Jct. Ky 48 · Structure no. 090B00104N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-523 over E Fk Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-523 over E Fk Cox Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesKY-523
CrossesE Fk Cox Creek
Location.1 Mi. S.-Jct. Ky 48
RouteState Highway 523
Coordinates37.98167, -85.48667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2022)
Projected traffic564 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-523 over E Fk Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-523 over E Fk Cox 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-523 over E Fk Cox Creek carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-523 over E Fk Cox Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-523 over E Fk Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.