US Bridges

KY-70 over Robinson Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 659 · Structure no. 109B00043N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-70 over Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-70 over Robinson Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-70
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 659
RouteState Highway 70
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37083, -85.19583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2022)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-70 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-70 over Robinson 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 Robinson Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-70 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-70 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.