KY-70 over Green River in Liberty
PoorCasey County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 023B00003N
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 371 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,987
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-70 over Green River in Liberty is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Green River in Liberty in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,987 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,987 by 2038. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-70 over Green River in Liberty built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-70 over Green River in Liberty in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does KY-70 over Green River in Liberty carry?
About 2,987 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is KY-70 over Green River in Liberty?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-70 over Green River in Liberty?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.