US Bridges

Ky 2541 over Little Sandy River

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Greenup County, Kentucky · .20 MI N. of Jct.Us 23 · Structure no. 045B00090N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2541 over Little Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2541 over Little Sandy River in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2041. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2541
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location.20 MI N. of Jct.Us 23
RouteState Highway 2541
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58056, -82.84028
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2021)
Projected traffic574 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2541 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2541 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2541 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 2541 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2541 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.