US Bridges

KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork

Fair

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S.W. of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 028B00017N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesBr of Dry Fork
Location2.5 MI S.W. of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21389, -88.11722
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2023)
Projected traffic748 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-70 over Br of Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.