KY-931 over Sandlick Creek
PoorPosted for loadLetcher County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI NE of JCT Ky 15X · Structure no. 067B00001N
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,026
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-931 over Sandlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-931 over Sandlick Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,026 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,026 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-931 over Sandlick Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-931 over Sandlick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-931 over Sandlick Creek carry?
About 2,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-931 over Sandlick Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-931 over Sandlick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.