US Bridges

US-23 over Caney Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ky 1469 · Structure no. 098B00231N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 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 1979, so it is 46 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 8,764 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,764 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-23
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ky 1469
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.34583, -82.5475
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 1979, making it 46 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 March 2024.

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 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.