US Bridges

KY-70 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1117 · Structure no. 016B00016N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
264 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1117
RouteState Highway 70
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18389, -86.77306
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 rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Muddy 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 Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.