US Bridges

Ky 53 over Fox Run

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI N of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106B00112N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 53 over Fox Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 53 over Fox Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 4,890 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 53
CrossesFox Run
Location1.6 MI N of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 53
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26056, -85.24528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,890 (2023)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 53 over Fox Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 53 over Fox Run 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 Fox Run carry?

About 4,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 53 over Fox Run?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 53 over Fox Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.