Ky 53 over Guist Creek
FairShelby County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N of Ky 714 · Structure no. 106B00074N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,808
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 53 over Guist Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 53 over Guist Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 53 over Guist Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 53 over Guist Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 53 over Guist Creek carry?
About 2,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ky 53 over Guist Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 53 over Guist Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.