US Bridges

US-23 over Caney Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @frogtown RD · Structure no. 098B00206N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,764
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-23 over Caney Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 8,764 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,764 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS-23
CrossesCaney Creek
Location@frogtown RD
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.33528, -82.55778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,764 (2021)
Projected traffic8,764 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over Caney 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-23 over Caney Creek carry?

About 8,764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns US-23 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.