Temporary weight restrictions in place for a few western Ky. bridges

Truck drivers heading through western Kentucky should be alert for some weight restrictions that have changed on area bridges.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, seven state highway bridges have new weight restrictions following re-evaluation of those structures, with possible repairs pending. Engineers performed federally required recalculations of load ratings to look for ‘shear stress’ on support beams. Those findings have led to temporary reductions to the weight limits.

That includes in Christian County along I-169 at the southbound bridge at the 7.5-mile point, limiting weight to 36-tons for tractor-trailers and for single-units type one, two and three to be under 30 tons.

Hopkins County will see restrictions at the north and southbound bridges along I-69 at the 130-mile marker, over KY 138 at the Slaughters exit. Single Units Type I, II, III with 2-3 axles: 16 tons; 4-5 axles: 17 tons; 5-6 axles: 18 tons, semi tractor trailers limited to 19 tons and semi double trailers limited to 24 tons.

There will also be restrictions along U.S. 62 at the bridge located near the 22-mile-marker. Single Units Type I, II, III with 2-3 axles: 23 tons; four to five axles: 24 tons, five to six axles 25 tons and semi tractor trailers limited to 26 tons