US Bridges

Meade Springer RD over East Fork Little Sandy

Good

Boyd County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI SW of Jct.Us 60 · Structure no. 010C00040N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Springer RD over East Fork Little Sandy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meade Springer RD over East Fork Little Sandy in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeade Springer RD
CrossesEast Fork Little Sandy
Location1.7 MI SW of Jct.Us 60
RouteCounty Highway 1302
Coordinates38.40333, -82.72889
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2023)
Projected traffic364 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meade Springer RD over East Fork Little Sandy built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meade Springer RD over East Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Meade Springer RD over East Fork Little Sandy carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Meade Springer RD over East Fork Little Sandy?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meade Springer RD over East Fork Little Sandy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.