US Bridges

KY-7 over Little Sandy

Good

Elliott County, Kentucky · 1.860 Mi. from Jct. of Ky · Structure no. 032B00037N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
830 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Little Sandy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Little Sandy in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2041. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesLittle Sandy
Location1.860 Mi. from Jct. of Ky
RouteState Highway 7
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14389, -83.06778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span390 ft (118.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,422 (2021)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Little Sandy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Little Sandy carry?

About 2,422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Little Sandy?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 390 ft (118.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Little Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.