US Bridges

KY-486 over Lit.Fk.Little Sandy Rive

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 409 · Structure no. 032B00014N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 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 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 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
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 409
RouteState Highway 486
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.135, -82.95889
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 1950, making it 75 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.