US Bridges

KY-503 over Over Little Sandy

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 0.965 MI from JCT Ky 5 · Structure no. 045B00080N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-503 over Over Little Sandy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-503 over Over Little Sandy in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 941 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-503
CrossesOver Little Sandy
Location0.965 MI from JCT Ky 5
RouteState Highway 503
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43389, -82.76917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2022)
Projected traffic941 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-503 over Over Little Sandy built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-503 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-503 over Over Little Sandy carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-503 over Over Little Sandy?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-503 over Over Little Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.