US Bridges

Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek

Good

Green County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 1913 · Structure no. 044C00030N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSkinhouse Branch R
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1913
RouteCounty Highway 1128
Coordinates37.18806, -85.39556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2011)
Projected traffic229 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Skinhouse Branch R over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.