US Bridges

US-23 over CSX RR/US-460/LEVISA Frk

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · At JCT Levisa Fork · Structure no. 098B00211N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
892 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over CSX RR/US-460/LEVISA Frk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over CSX RR/US-460/LEVISA Frk in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 892 ft (271.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-23
CrossesCSX RR/US-460/LEVISA Frk
LocationAt JCT Levisa Fork
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43611, -82.51194
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length892 ft (271.8 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 traffic11,451 (2020)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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/US-460/LEVISA Frk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over CSX RR/US-460/LEVISA Frk 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/US-460/LEVISA Frk carry?

About 11,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over CSX RR/US-460/LEVISA Frk?

The structure is 892 ft (271.8 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/US-460/LEVISA Frk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.