US Bridges

N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · .1 MI SW of JCT Ky 180 · Structure no. 010C00020N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN Big Run RD
CrossesE.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr
Location.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 180
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37222, -82.70667
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2023)
Projected traffic409 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr 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 N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Big Run RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.