US Bridges

Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI South JCT Ky 63 · Structure no. 005C00045N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Holw RD
CrossesSkaggs Creek
Location1.5 MI South JCT Ky 63
RouteCounty Highway 1186
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87806, -85.86417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic220 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Holw RD over Skaggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.