US Bridges

KY-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock

FairPosted for load

McCreary County, Kentucky · 2.7 Mi. W of JCT KY-1651 · Structure no. 074B00034N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-700
CrossesYahoo Falls Rock
Location2.7 Mi. W of JCT KY-1651
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75889, -84.51889
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2023)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-700 over Yahoo Falls Rock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.