US-23 over KY-3496 (old 23)
FairPike County, Kentucky · @s End Pikeville Cut-Thru · Structure no. 098B00185R
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,226
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over KY-3496 (old 23) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 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 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over KY-3496 (old 23) built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 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 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 over KY-3496 (old 23)?
The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over KY-3496 (old 23)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.