US Bridges

KY-70 over Pond River Overflow

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S Hopkins CO Line · Structure no. 089B00050N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
363 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Pond River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Pond River Overflow in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesPond River Overflow
Location0.2 MI S Hopkins CO Line
RouteState Highway 70
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31389, -87.36833
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Pond River Overflow built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Pond River Overflow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Pond River Overflow carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Pond River Overflow?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Pond River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.