US Bridges

KY-70 over Cub Creek

FairPosted for load

Edmonson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 187 · Structure no. 031B00009N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,258
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Cub Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Cub Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,258 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesCub Creek
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 187
RouteState Highway 70
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24194, -86.38722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,258 (2023)
Projected traffic1,258 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Cub Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Cub Creek carry?

About 1,258 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-70 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.