US Bridges

KY-70 over Lambs Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI East of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00084N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,001
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Lambs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Lambs Creek in Hopkins 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,001 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesLambs Creek
Location2.3 MI East of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26917, -87.64278
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2019)
Projected traffic2,001 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Lambs Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-70 over Lambs 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 May 2021.

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

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns KY-70 over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.