US Bridges

KY-70 over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .05 MI NE of JCT Ky 635 · Structure no. 100B00060N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-70 over Fishing Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesFishing Creek
Location.05 MI NE of JCT Ky 635
RouteState Highway 70
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23167, -84.71806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Fishing Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.