US Bridges

KY-2 over Little Sandy River

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .8 MI Nor Ky 145 · Structure no. 045B00057N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over Little Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2 over Little Sandy River in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location.8 MI Nor Ky 145
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.53056, -82.87083
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2022)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-2 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 over Little Sandy River 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-2 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-2 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.