US Bridges

Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 1.5 M South of Ky 496 · Structure no. 085C00030N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Flat Curtis
CrossesSouth Fork Skaggs Creek
Location1.5 M South of Ky 496
RouteCounty Highway 1141
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93139, -85.57972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Flat Curtis over South Fork Skaggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.