US Bridges

Ky 53 over N Fork Currys Fork

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S of Ky 712 · Structure no. 093B00005N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,703
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 53 over N Fork Currys Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 53 over N Fork Currys Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 18,703 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,703 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 53
CrossesN Fork Currys Fork
Location0.6 MI S of Ky 712
RouteState Highway 53
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39972, -85.37389
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,703 (2016)
Projected traffic18,703 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 53 over N Fork Currys Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 53 over N Fork Currys 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 N Fork Currys Fork carry?

About 18,703 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 53 over N Fork Currys Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 53 over N Fork Currys Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.