US Bridges

US-641 over Skinframe Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 072B00003N

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

About this bridge

US-641 over Skinframe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-641 over Skinframe Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,046 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,046 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-641
CrossesSkinframe Creek
Location2.3 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13444, -88.06806
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-641 over Skinframe Creek built?

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

What condition is US-641 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-641 over Skinframe Creek carry?

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

How long is US-641 over Skinframe Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over Skinframe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.