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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 8 feet 6 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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