US Bridges

Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .35 MI SW of Ky 49 · Structure no. 078C00145N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesScuffle Creek Rd.
CrossesBig South Fork
Location.35 MI SW of Ky 49
RouteCounty Highway 1135
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45722, -85.09111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Scuffle Creek Rd. over Big South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.