US Bridges

KY-3297 over Little Sandy River

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .5 Mi.W Jct. Ky 1910 · Structure no. 022B00144N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,982
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3297 over Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-3297 over Little Sandy River in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,982 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,982 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3297
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location.5 Mi.W Jct. Ky 1910
RouteState Highway 3297
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34056, -82.92
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,982 (2021)
Projected traffic2,982 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-3297 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3297 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3297 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 2,982 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3297 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3297 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.