US Bridges

KY-453 over US 62 US 641

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI S of I-24 Ntrch · Structure no. 070B00043R

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

About this bridge

KY-453 over US 62 US 641 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-453 over US 62 US 641 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 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-453
CrossesUS 62 US 641
Location1.4 MI S of I-24 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 453
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02361, -88.25528
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 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
CrossesHighway
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 US 62 US 641 built?

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

What condition is KY-453 over US 62 US 641 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 US 62 US 641 carry?

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

How long is KY-453 over US 62 US 641?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-453 over US 62 US 641?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.