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KY-453 over Gum Creek

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Livingston County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 93 · Structure no. 070B00047N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-453 over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-453 over Gum Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-453
CrossesGum Creek
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 93
RouteState Highway 453
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07806, -88.31
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-453 over Gum Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-453 over Gum Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-453 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-453 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.