US Bridges

KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI Sou of JCT Ky 773 · Structure no. 022B00007N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,997
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesLit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive
Location1.1 MI Sou of JCT Ky 773
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.265, -82.91611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,997 (2023)
Projected traffic1,997 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$432,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive carry?

About 1,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.