US Bridges

KY-702 over Little Sandy River

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 032B00025N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-702 over Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-702 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 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-702
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 702
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05944, -83.18222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic179 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-702 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-702 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-702 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-702 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-702 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.