US Bridges

KY-70 over Canoe Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .2 Mi.W Jct. Ky 1547 · Structure no. 023B00083N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-70 over Canoe Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,899 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location.2 Mi.W Jct. Ky 1547
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29333, -84.98639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2022)
Projected traffic2,899 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Canoe 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 2021.

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

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.