US Bridges

KY-455 over I-71 @ 60.373

FairPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 039B00014N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-455 over I-71 @ 60.373 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-455 over I-71 @ 60.373 in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 888 vehicles a day, projected to reach 888 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-455
CrossesI-71 @ 60.373
Location1.5 MI W of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 455
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.72944, -84.85389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2021)
Projected traffic888 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-455 over I-71 @ 60.373 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-455 over I-71 @ 60.373 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-455 over I-71 @ 60.373 carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-455 over I-71 @ 60.373?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-455 over I-71 @ 60.373?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.