US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 503 · Structure no. 045C00013N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesE.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 503
RouteCounty Highway 1186
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49278, -82.77917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic164 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over E.Fk.Little Sandy Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.