US Bridges

Little East Frk RD over E Frk Little Sandy River

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1496 · Structure no. 064C00092N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little East Frk RD over E Frk Little Sandy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little East Frk RD over E Frk Little Sandy River in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLittle East Frk RD
CrossesE Frk Little Sandy River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1496
RouteCounty Highway 1317
Coordinates38.21806, -82.74028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2009)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Little East Frk RD over E Frk Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little East Frk RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Little East Frk RD over E Frk Little Sandy River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Little East Frk RD over E Frk Little Sandy River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Little East Frk RD over E Frk Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.