US Bridges

KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 4.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 017B00040N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5 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 2,306 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-91
CrossesFork of Skin Frame Creek
Location4.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15806, -87.97528
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,306 (2022)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek carry?

About 2,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-91 over Fork of Skin Frame Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.