US Bridges

KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek

PoorPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI Sou. of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00062N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, projected to reach 344 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1453
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location1.7 MI Sou. of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 1453
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73139, -87.32778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2023)
Projected traffic344 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1453 over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.