US Bridges

US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · Jct. US 23 & Ky 3174 · Structure no. 098B00273N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23 in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,451 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2040. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-23 R to KY-3174
CrossesUS-23
LocationJct. US 23 & Ky 3174
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.39889, -82.52917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,451 (2020)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23 carry?

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

How long is US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 R to KY-3174 over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.