KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk
PoorPosted for loadCrittenden County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S.W. of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 028B00016N
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 748
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk carry?
About 748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-70 over Dry Fk of Livingston Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.