US Bridges

KY-70 over Mccormick Creek

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · .9 Mi. E. Jct. US 60 · Structure no. 070B00067N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Mccormick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-70 over Mccormick Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 591 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesMccormick Creek
Location.9 Mi. E. Jct. US 60
RouteState Highway 70
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13972, -88.38556
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2022)
Projected traffic591 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Mccormick Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Mccormick 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 April 2021.

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

About 591 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-70 over Mccormick Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Mccormick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.