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KY-70 over Long Branch Creek

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Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 76 · Structure no. 109B00009N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-70 over Long Branch Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,688 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location1.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 76
RouteState Highway 70
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33611, -85.26639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,688 (2023)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Long Branch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-70 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 2,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.