US Bridges

S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R.

FairPosted for load

Boyd County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of JCT Ky 180 · Structure no. 010C00010N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R. is a concrete tee beam carrying S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R. in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, projected to reach 905 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Big Run RD
CrossesE. Fk. Lit. Sandy R.
Location.25 MI W of JCT Ky 180
RouteCounty Highway 1239
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36583, -82.70333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2023)
Projected traffic905 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R. carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R.?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Big Run RD over E. Fk. Lit. Sandy R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.