US Bridges

KY-70 over Barney Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. East JCT Ky 865 · Structure no. 100B00003N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Barney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Barney Branch in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesBarney Branch
Location1 Mi. East JCT Ky 865
RouteState Highway 70
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29083, -84.54167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2023)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-70 over Barney Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Barney Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Barney Branch carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Barney Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-70 over Barney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.