Ky-270 over Smith Ditch

Poor Condition66 years old678 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyUnion
Location1.1 Mi West Of Jct Ky 141
CarriesKy-270
CrossesSmith Ditch
Coordinates37.54833, -87.92333

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Deck Area190.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic678 (2023)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number113B00056N

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