Skyland Road over Little Yellow Creek
GoodPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · 0.4 Miles to U.S. Route 2 · Structure no. 5230003P0000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Skyland Road over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Skyland Road over Little Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skyland Road over Little Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skyland Road over Little Yellow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Skyland Road over Little Yellow Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Skyland Road over Little Yellow Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Skyland Road over Little Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.