US Bridges

KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · 5 MI SW of JCT Ky 409 · Structure no. 032B00012N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-486
CrossesLit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive
Location5 MI SW of JCT Ky 409
RouteState Highway 486
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08917, -82.98194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.