CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.FK. Little Sandy River
Boyd County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 1038 Lions Ln. over E.FK. Little Sandy River in Boyd County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,074 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 28 of the 89 inventoried bridges in Boyd County rated good (31.5%); 7 (7.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 201 ft |
| Location | 310 ft W. of Jct. Ky 180 |
| NBI structure number | 010C00055N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Boyd County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-60 over Shope Branch | 1971 | 20,994 | Fair |
| 1-64 E/B Off Ramp over Little Sandy | 2007 | 17,808 | Good |
| I-64 W/B on Ramp over over Little Sandy | 2007 | 17,808 | Good |
| US23 SB|Russell Rd over Hoods Creek | 1965 | 14,578 | Fair |
| US-23 over Hoods Creek | 1965 | 14,578 | Fair |
| US-23S over Ohio River CSX Streets | 1930 | 13,737 | Fair |
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