KY-650 over Little Sandy River
PoorPosted for loadElliott County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 032B00021N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 364
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-650 over Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-650 over Little Sandy River in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-650 over Little Sandy River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-650 over Little Sandy River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does KY-650 over Little Sandy River carry?
About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-650 over Little Sandy River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-650 over Little Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.