US Bridges

U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · Immediately North of Stru · Structure no. 5230010P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 25E Sou
CrossesSkyland Road
LocationImmediately North of Stru
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60472, -83.68817
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 25E Sou over Skyland Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.