US Bridges

KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203

FairPosted for load

Edmonson County, Kentucky · Green River @ Brownsville · Structure no. 031B00002N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,276 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203 in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,725 by 2041. The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesGreen River & CR 1203
LocationGreen River @ Brownsville
RouteState Highway 70
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1975, -86.27361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,276 ft (388.9 m)
Longest span288 ft (87.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,725 (2021)
Projected traffic6,725 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203 carry?

About 6,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203?

The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Green River & CR 1203?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.