US Bridges

US-23 over CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · Robinson Creek · Structure no. 098B00208N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
599 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,816
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,816 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,816 by 2042. The structure is 599 ft (182.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-23
CrossesCSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk
LocationRobinson Creek
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.38722, -82.53944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length599 ft (182.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,816 (2022)
Projected traffic10,816 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-23 over CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk carry?

About 10,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk?

The structure is 599 ft (182.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 over CSX RR/KY-122/SHELBY Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.