KY-70 over I-65
GoodBarren County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of JCT US 31W · Structure no. 005B00107N
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,052
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-70 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-70 over I-65 in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,052 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-70 over I-65 built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-70 over I-65 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-70 over I-65 carry?
About 10,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is KY-70 over I-65?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns KY-70 over I-65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.