KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive
PoorCarter County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI Sou of JCT Ky 773 · Structure no. 022B00010N
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 5 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 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.