Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy
PoorClosed to trafficElliott County, Kentucky · 390 S of Jct. Ky 486 · Structure no. 032C00039N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Old Blaine Trace over Lt Fork of Little Sandy?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.