US Bridges

KY-70 over Green River

Good

Casey County, Kentucky · .295 Mi. W. of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 023B00089N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,503 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
3,636
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Green River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-70 over Green River 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2041. The structure is 1,503 ft (458.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesGreen River
Location.295 Mi. W. of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29972, -84.95833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,503 ft (458.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2021)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Green River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Green River 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Green River carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Green River?

The structure is 1,503 ft (458.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.