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Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch

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Green County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT Ky 1913 · Structure no. 044C00029N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSkinhouse Branch R
CrossesSkinhouse Branch
Location.3 MI S of JCT Ky 1913
RouteCounty Highway 1128
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18278, -85.39333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2011)
Projected traffic229 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Skinhouse Branch R over Skinhouse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.