US Bridges

KY-1910 over Little Sandy River

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · 431 Ft JCT Ky 1 · Structure no. 022B00152N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
683 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1910 over Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1910 over Little Sandy River in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2041. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesKY-1910
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location431 Ft JCT Ky 1
RouteState Highway 1910
Coordinates38.36444, -82.93278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length683 ft (208.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2021)
Projected traffic131 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-1910 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1910 over 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1910 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1910 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1910 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.