Ky-7 over Little Sandy
Elliott County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-7 over Little Sandy in Elliott County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,422 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 4 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Elliott County rated good (7.5%); 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 2021, 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 830 ft |
| Location | 1.860 Mi. From Jct. of Ky |
| NBI structure number | 032B00037N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2021 |
| 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 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 River | 1966 | 2,396 | Fair |
| 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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