US Bridges

KY-7 over Little Sandy River

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · Btwn Jcts Ky 32 + Ky 556 · Structure no. 032B00006N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Little Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-7 over Little Sandy River in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,881 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesLittle Sandy River
LocationBtwn Jcts Ky 32 + Ky 556
RouteState Highway 7
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0875, -83.12444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2021)
Projected traffic3,881 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.