US Bridges

KY-3 over E. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 3 & Ky 3399 · Structure no. 064B00070N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3 over E. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3 over E. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3
CrossesE. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr
LocationAt JCT Ky 3 & Ky 3399
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23361, -82.70889
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic279 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-3 over E. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3 over E. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-3 over E. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3 over E. Fk. Little Sandy Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.