US Bridges

KY-70 over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1649 · Structure no. 023B00006N

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,490
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Moccasin Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1649
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33694, -84.89583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2023)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is KY-70 over Moccasin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.