US Bridges

KY-70 over Wilford Branch

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 185 · Structure no. 031B00010N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,258
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Wilford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Wilford Branch 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 6 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 1,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,258 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-70
CrossesWilford Branch
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 185
RouteState Highway 70
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23556, -86.42778
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wilford Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-70 over Wilford Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Wilford Branch carry?

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

How long is KY-70 over Wilford Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Wilford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.