US Bridges

KY-454 over I-69

Poor

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .90 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 054B00117N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-454 over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-454 over I-69 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 715 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-454
CrossesI-69
Location.90 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 454
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19667, -87.56194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2021)
Projected traffic715 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-454 over I-69 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-454 over I-69 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-454 over I-69 carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-454 over I-69?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-454 over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.