KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy
GoodBoyd County, Kentucky · .15 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 773 · Structure no. 010B00054N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 769
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 769 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy carry?
About 769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3 over East Fk. Little Sandy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.