US Bridges

KY-66 over Bullskin Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · .20 MI SE of JCT Ky 1482 · Structure no. 026B00048N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-66 over Bullskin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-66 over Bullskin Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-66
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location.20 MI SE of JCT Ky 1482
RouteState Highway 66
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27389, -83.64417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-66 over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-66 over Bullskin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-66 over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-66 over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-66 over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.