US Bridges

Ky 53 over Floyds Fork

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S of Ky 1315 · Structure no. 093B00004N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,876
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 53 over Floyds Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 53 over Floyds Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 53
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location0.6 MI S of Ky 1315
RouteState Highway 53
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3475, -85.32917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,876 (2023)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 53 over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 53 over Floyds Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 53 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 53 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 53 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.