US Bridges

KY-70 over Br of Muddy Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1117 · Structure no. 016B00017N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Br of Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Br of 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 6 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesBr of Muddy Creek
Location2.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1117
RouteState Highway 70
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18139, -86.78278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Br of Muddy Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is KY-70 over Br of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-70 over Br of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.