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Overweight/Overdimensional
Section
NOTE:
Super loads will take from 10 to 12 working days. Depending
on routes, all loads weighing 200,000 lbs and up will be
considered for a bridge analysis, loaded or empty. All trailers
with trunion axles will automatically be submitted for bridge
analysis. All loads 15' high & up requires a pole car
escort.
On
interstate and major highway systems there are no overall
length restrictions, however, on these highways the trailer
is limited to 53 feet in length by 102 inches in width.
On
all other state highways the legal dimensions for truck and
trailer are 65 feet in length and 8 feet in width. Overall
height is limited to 13 feet 6 inches on all highways. Legal
gross weight for 5 or more axles is up to 80,000 lbs.
Carriers
with nondivisible loads exceeding these dimensions are required
to purchase an overweight/overdimensional permit. If you have
questions regarding these dimensions or want to purchase this
permit, please call 502-564-7150. You may also inquire about
an Industrial Haul Permit at this number or contact the district
in which you anticipate hauling.
RESTRICTIONS:
There is no longer a "holiday" restriction in Kentucky
unless it is a Superload or a House move. You are restricted
to no travel in the following counties 7:00 am to 9:00 am
or 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday:
Boone, Campbell, Fayette, Jefferson and Kenton.
No travel is allowed on the 431 bridge in Owensboro.
Travel
in Kentucky is allowed 24-7 unless specified otherwise on
permit. - DOES NOT APPLY FOR MOBILE
HOMES
Mobile homes are allowed daylight hours only Monday through
Saturday with no travel permitted on Sunday. Effective March
18, 2005 due to HB
309.
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