US Bridges

KY-2270 over Hazel Creek

Good

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .05 MI E JCT US 431 · Structure no. 089B00128N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
937
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2270 over Hazel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2270 over Hazel Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 937 vehicles a day, projected to reach 937 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-2270
CrossesHazel Creek
Location.05 MI E JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 2270
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15778, -87.03
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2021)
Projected traffic937 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-2270 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2270 over Hazel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2270 over Hazel Creek carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2270 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2270 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.