US Bridges

KY-1 over Little Sandy River

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of S-Jct Ky 207 · Structure no. 045B00054N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1 over Little Sandy River in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesKY-1
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location.25 MI W of S-Jct Ky 207
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.49028, -82.83417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2022)
Projected traffic744 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-1 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Little Sandy River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.