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KY-70 over P&l Railway

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .7 MI E of JCT Ky 1337 · Structure no. 054B00205N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,143
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-70 over P&l Railway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.7 MI E of JCT Ky 1337
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28389, -87.58306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,143 (2022)
Projected traffic2,143 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over P&l Railway 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-70 over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.