US Bridges

Ky 153 over I-71

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 2.95 MI N of Oldham Cl · Structure no. 052B00034N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,798
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 153 over I-71 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 153 over I-71 in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 6,798 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,798 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 153
CrossesI-71
Location2.95 MI N of Oldham Cl
RouteState Highway 153
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.45611, -85.29694
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,798 (2019)
Projected traffic6,798 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 153 over I-71 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 153 over I-71 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 153 over I-71 carry?

About 6,798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 153 over I-71?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 153 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.