US Bridges

KY-70 over Upper Hatter Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .80 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 837 · Structure no. 023B00013N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
753
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Upper Hatter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Upper Hatter Creek 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 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesUpper Hatter Creek
Location.80 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 837
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27028, -84.78861
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2021)
Projected traffic753 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Upper Hatter Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-70 over Upper Hatter 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 Upper Hatter Creek carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Upper Hatter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Upper Hatter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.