KY-1496 over E Frk Little Sandy River
GoodLawrence County, Kentucky · 400 NW of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 064B00061N
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 211
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1496 over E Frk Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1496 over E Frk Little Sandy River in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1496 over E Frk Little Sandy River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is KY-1496 over E Frk 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1496 over E Frk Little Sandy River carry?
About 211 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1496 over E Frk Little Sandy River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1496 over E Frk Little Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.