US Bridges

Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nor. of Tenn ST LN · Structure no. 118B00052N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,001 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,921 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesRest Area
CrossesRamp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa
Location1.5 MI Nor. of Tenn ST LN
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.61833, -84.10611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,001 (2023)
Projected traffic40,921 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$353,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa carry?

About 33,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rest Area over Ramp Ovr Sandy Flats Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.