US Bridges

KY-1661 over Little Sandy River

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI NW of S-Jct Ky 7 · Structure no. 022B00017N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
457
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1661 over Little Sandy River is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-1661 over Little Sandy River in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 457 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 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-1661
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location1.2 MI NW of S-Jct Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1661
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28611, -82.9775
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2022)
Projected traffic457 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1661 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1661 over Little Sandy River 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1661 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1661 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1661 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.