US Bridges

U.S. 68 over KY-453

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · 3.0 Ml East of Ky Lake Br · Structure no. 111B00061L

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,362
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 68 over KY-453 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 68 over KY-453 in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,362 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesU.S. 68
CrossesKY-453
Location3.0 Ml East of Ky Lake Br
RouteU.S. Route 68
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,362 (2021)
Projected traffic2,362 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 68 over KY-453 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 68 over KY-453 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 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 68 over KY-453 carry?

About 2,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 68 over KY-453?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 68 over KY-453?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.