US Bridges

KY-453 over P&l Railway

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .90 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 070B00046N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 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 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 2,365 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-453
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.90 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 453
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01333, -88.24667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 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 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-453 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.