US Bridges

KY-1305 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · .45 Mi. NW JCT Ky 488 · Structure no. 063B00112N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1305 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1305 over Little Sandy Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 741 vehicles a day, projected to reach 741 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1305
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location.45 Mi. NW JCT Ky 488
RouteState Highway 1305
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11472, -83.95861
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2023)
Projected traffic741 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-1305 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1305 over Little Sandy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1305 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1305 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1305 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.