US Bridges

KY-91 over Skinframe Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .5 MI W JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 017B00081N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,867
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Skinframe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-91 over Skinframe Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,867 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,867 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-91
CrossesSkinframe Creek
Location.5 MI W JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14278, -87.91917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,867 (2021)
Projected traffic2,867 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-91 over Skinframe Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-91 over Skinframe 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 Skinframe Creek carry?

About 2,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Skinframe Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-91 over Skinframe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.