US-23 over Shelby Creek
FairPike County, Kentucky · .05 MI S Sookeys Crk RD · Structure no. 098B00209N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 498 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,451
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Shelby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Shelby Creek 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 5 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 11,451 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2040. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Shelby Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Shelby 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 Shelby Creek carry?
About 11,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Shelby Creek?
The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Shelby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.