US Bridges

KY-70 over Little Reedy Creek

Good

Butler County, Kentucky · 3.291 MI W of JCT Ky 185 · Structure no. 016B00084N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Little Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-70 over Little Reedy Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesKY-70
CrossesLittle Reedy Creek
Location3.291 MI W of JCT Ky 185
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates37.24583, -86.48861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Little Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Little Reedy Creek 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-70 over Little Reedy Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Little Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.