Ky 70 over Brush Creek
GoodCasey County, Kentucky · .715 Mi. E. of Ky 1547 · Structure no. 023B00088N
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,247
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 70 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 70 over Brush Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 70 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 70 over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 70 over Brush Creek carry?
About 4,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ky 70 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 70 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.