US Bridges

US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .8 MI N Tenn.State Lne · Structure no. 007B00136L

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,784
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 9,784 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,784 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25E-10
CrossesSkyland Drive
Location.8 MI N Tenn.State Lne
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60472, -83.68806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,784 (2023)
Projected traffic9,784 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$590,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive carry?

About 9,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-25E-10 over Skyland Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.