US Bridges

Ritters Mill Rd. over Skaggs Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.4 M South of KY-1324 · Structure no. 005C00063N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritters Mill Rd. over Skaggs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ritters Mill Rd. over Skaggs Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRitters Mill Rd.
CrossesSkaggs Creek
Location0.4 M South of KY-1324
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86056, -85.81722
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic122 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Ritters Mill Rd. over Skaggs Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritters Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ritters Mill Rd. over Skaggs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ritters Mill Rd. over Skaggs Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ritters Mill Rd. over Skaggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.