US Bridges

KY-70 over Little Negro Creek

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 1650 · Structure no. 102B00009N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,885
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Little Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Little Negro Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesLittle Negro Creek
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1650
RouteState Highway 70
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35556, -84.43611
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2022)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 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 Little Negro Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Little Negro 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Little Negro Creek carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Little Negro Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-70 over Little Negro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.