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KY-700 over Indian Creek

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McCreary County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI E of JCT Ky 1045 · Structure no. 074B00037N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-700 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-700 over Indian Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 247 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-700
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.3 MI E of JCT Ky 1045
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80222, -84.37528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2021)
Projected traffic247 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-700 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-700 over Indian 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-700 over Indian Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-700 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-700 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.