US Bridges

Skyland Road over Sugar Run Road and Strea

GoodPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 2.3 Miles Before Pinnacle · Structure no. 5230001P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Skyland Road over Sugar Run Road and Strea is a concrete tee beam carrying Skyland Road over Sugar Run Road and Strea in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSkyland Road
CrossesSugar Run Road and Strea
Location2.3 Miles Before Pinnacle
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61103, -83.67847
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$30,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyland Road over Sugar Run Road and Strea built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyland Road over Sugar Run Road and Strea 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 Sugar Run Road and Strea carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Skyland Road over Sugar Run Road and Strea?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Skyland Road over Sugar Run Road and Strea?

It is owned by the National Park Service.