US Bridges

Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · .1 MI East- Ky 3 · Structure no. 064C00051N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesQuarry Branch RD
CrossesEast Fk-Little Sandy Rvr
Location.1 MI East- Ky 3
RouteCounty Highway 1035
Coordinates38.24889, -82.69583
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2011)
Projected traffic68 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Branch RD over East Fk-Little Sandy Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.