US Bridges

KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 207 · Structure no. 045B00034N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 197 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-503
CrossesEast Fork of Little Sand
Location1.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 207
RouteState Highway 503
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47861, -82.7625
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2023)
Projected traffic197 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-503 over East Fork of Little Sand?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.