US Bridges

Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · 1.209 S of N Jct. Ky 32 · Structure no. 032B00035N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
906 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,568 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,568 by 2043. The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 7
CrossesLittle Sandy River CR
Location1.209 S of N Jct. Ky 32
RouteState Highway 7
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11833, -83.10667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length906 ft (276.1 m)
Longest span390 ft (118.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,568 (2023)
Projected traffic3,568 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR 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 CR carry?

About 3,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR?

The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long with a longest span of 390 ft (118.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.