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KY-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .05 MI South JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00254N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1499
CrossesLevisa Frk of Big Sandy
Location.05 MI South JCT Ky 194
RouteState Highway 1499
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42944, -82.26861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2021)
Projected traffic840 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is KY-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1499 over Levisa Frk of Big Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.