US Bridges

CR 1206 over Over Little Sandy

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .39 MI N.Of S.Jct Ky 7 · Structure no. 032C00032N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1206 over Over Little Sandy is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 1206 over Over Little Sandy in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2029. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1206
CrossesOver Little Sandy
Location.39 MI N.Of S.Jct Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1206
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11889, -83.105
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2009)
Projected traffic266 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1206 over Over Little Sandy built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1206 over Over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1206 over Over Little Sandy carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 1206 over Over Little Sandy?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1206 over Over Little Sandy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.