US Bridges

CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River

Good

Boyd County, Kentucky · 310 Ft W. of Jct. Ky 180 · Structure no. 010C00055N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,074
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,074 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1038 Lions Ln.
CrossesE.Fk. Little Sandy River
Location310 Ft W. of Jct. Ky 180
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37417, -82.71028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2023)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River built?

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

What condition is CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River 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 CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.Fk. Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.