US Bridges

KY-70 over Casey Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT Ky 551 · Structure no. 023B00028N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Casey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Casey Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 93 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesCasey Creek
Location.30 MI West of JCT Ky 551
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29333, -85.10111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2022)
Projected traffic965 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$783,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is KY-70 over Casey 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 Casey Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Casey Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.