US Bridges

Ky 70 over Richland Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 1337 · Structure no. 054B00235N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,001
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 70 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 70 over Richland Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,001 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 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
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1337
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27361, -87.60417
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 70 over Richland 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 70 over Richland Creek carry?

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

How long is Ky 70 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 70 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.