US Bridges

US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 072B00002N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,046 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,046 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-641
CrossesBranch of Skinframe Cree
Location1.9 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 641
Coordinates37.12833, -88.06944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,046 (2023)
Projected traffic3,046 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree carry?

About 3,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over Branch of Skinframe Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.