US Bridges

KY-453 over P&l Railway

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Livingston County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 070B00045N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
505 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,365
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-453 over P&l Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-453 over P&l Railway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,365 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2041. The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-453
CrossesP&l Railway
Location2.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 453
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99556, -88.22833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length505 ft (154 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,365 (2021)
Projected traffic2,365 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 P&l Railway built?

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

What condition is KY-453 over P&l Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does KY-453 over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-453 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-453 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.