US Bridges

KY-70 over Doe Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI NE JCT Ky 1649 · Structure no. 023B00080N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,490
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Doe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-70 over Doe Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesDoe Creek
Location3.5 MI NE JCT Ky 1649
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33972, -84.87222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is KY-70 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.