Ky-7 over Little Sandy River
Elliott County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-7 over Little Sandy River in Elliott County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,396 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Elliott County rated fair (75.5%); 9 (17.0%) 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 July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 561 ft |
| Location | on Carter - Elliott Cl |
| NBI structure number | 032B00002N |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 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 Elliott County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-7 over Little Sandy River | 1930 | 3,881 | Fair |
| Ky 7 over Little Sandy River CR | 1999 | 3,568 | Fair |
| Ky-7 over Little Sandy | 2004 | 2,422 | Good |
| Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork | 1967 | 2,009 | Fair |
| Ky-7 over Doctors Branch | 1937 | 1,581 | Fair |
| Ky-32 over Middle Fork | 2010 | 1,183 | Fair |
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