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KY-453 over Rock Spring Branch

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 188 · Structure no. 070B00033N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-453 over Rock Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-453 over Rock Spring 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.

It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-453
CrossesRock Spring Branch
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 188
RouteState Highway 453
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11917, -88.38528
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2023)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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-453 over Rock Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-453 over Rock Spring 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-453 over Rock Spring Branch carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-453 over Rock Spring Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-453 over Rock Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.