US Bridges

KY-249 over Skaggs Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 2 MI N of JCT Ky 1318 · Structure no. 005B00020N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-249 over Skaggs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-249 over Skaggs Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,732 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-249
CrossesSkaggs Creek
Location2 MI N of JCT Ky 1318
RouteState Highway 249
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91694, -85.91778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic2,732 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$695,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-249 over Skaggs Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-249 over Skaggs Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-249 over Skaggs Creek carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-249 over Skaggs Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-249 over Skaggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.