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KY-1433 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 723 · Structure no. 070B00054N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1433 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1433 over Sandy Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1433
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 723
RouteState Highway 1433
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23583, -88.27722
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2023)
Projected traffic127 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1433 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1433 over Sandy Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1433 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1433 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1433 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.