KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy
PoorPosted for loadBoyd County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 010B00047N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy in Boyd 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 498 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-854 over E. Fork of Little Sandy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.