US Bridges

KY-70 over Hickory Camp Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI East of JCT Ky 106 · Structure no. 016B00018N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Hickory Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Hickory Camp Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesHickory Camp Creek
Location3.5 MI East of JCT Ky 106
RouteState Highway 70
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1725, -86.81806
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 Hickory Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Hickory Camp 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 Hickory Camp Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-70 over Hickory Camp Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-70 over Hickory Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.