US Bridges

_KY-70 over _stoner Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · _.75 MI N.W of Casey Cl · Structure no. 109B00064N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_KY-70 over _stoner Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying _KY-70 over _stoner Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries_KY-70
Crosses_stoner Creek
Location_.75 MI N.W of Casey Cl
RouteState Highway 70
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34056, -85.15944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2021)
Projected traffic898 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 _stoner Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is _KY-70 over _stoner 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does _KY-70 over _stoner Creek carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is _KY-70 over _stoner Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns _KY-70 over _stoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.