US Bridges

Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi. W JCT Ky 15S · Structure no. 119B00067N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105 in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesKy 1653
CrossesMtn Pkway @ MP 42.105
Location1.1 Mi. W JCT Ky 15S
RouteState Highway 1653
Coordinates37.74194, -83.57889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105 carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1653 over Mtn Pkway @ MP 42.105?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.