US Bridges

KY-70 over Clear Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1337 · Structure no. 054B00233N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,143
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-70 over Clear Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1337
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29611, -87.57139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

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

How long is KY-70 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.