US Bridges

KY-403 over I-165

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 016B00062N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-403 over I-165 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-403 over I-165 in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-403
CrossesI-165
Location1 MI NE of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 403
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17472, -86.6675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2022)
Projected traffic243 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-403 over I-165 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-403 over I-165 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-403 over I-165 carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-403 over I-165?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-403 over I-165?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.