US Bridges

KY-453 over Dry Branch

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · .30 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 937 · Structure no. 070B00030N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,096
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-453 over Dry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-453 over Dry Branch in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,096 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,096 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-453
CrossesDry Branch
Location.30 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 937
RouteState Highway 453
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08861, -88.35556
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,096 (2019)
Projected traffic2,096 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-453 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-453 over Dry Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-453 over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,096 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-453 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-453 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.