US Bridges

KY-453 over Reeds Haul Road and Rai

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 070B00042R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,537
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-453 over Reeds Haul Road and Rai is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-453 over Reeds Haul Road and Rai in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,537 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-453
CrossesReeds Haul Road and Rai
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 453
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02639, -88.25889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,537 (2022)
Projected traffic1,537 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Reeds Haul Road and Rai built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-453 over Reeds Haul Road and Rai 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 Reeds Haul Road and Rai carry?

About 1,537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-453 over Reeds Haul Road and Rai?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-453 over Reeds Haul Road and Rai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.