US Bridges

White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · 200 NW JCT Ky 486 · Structure no. 032C00029N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhite Crk RD
CrossesLittle Fork-Little Sandy
Location200 NW JCT Ky 486
RouteCounty Highway 1110
Coordinates38.09917, -82.97361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2009)
Projected traffic57 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns White Crk RD over Little Fork-Little Sandy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.