US Bridges

Ky 153 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 0.80 MI N of I-71 · Structure no. 052B00035N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,798
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 153 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 153 over CSX Railroad in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 153
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.80 MI N of I-71
RouteState Highway 153
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.46556, -85.30694
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 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 153 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 153 over CSX Railroad 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 153 over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is Ky 153 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 153 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.