US Bridges

US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23)

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @s End Pikeville Cut-Thru · Structure no. 098B00185L

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,226
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23) in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,226 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,226 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS-23 Nc
CrossesKY-3496 (old 23)
Location@s End Pikeville Cut-Thru
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.47056, -82.53389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,226 (2023)
Projected traffic11,226 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23) carry?

About 11,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23)?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 Nc over KY-3496 (old 23)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.