US Bridges

KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 185 · Structure no. 016B00008N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesBig Reedy Creek
Location.50 MI West of JCT Ky 185
RouteState Highway 70
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23833, -86.43944
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2021)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$566,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Big Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.