US Bridges

KY-839 over Br of Skaggs Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .4 MI S of JCT Ky 1324 · Structure no. 086B00037N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
909
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-839 over Br of Skaggs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-839 over Br of Skaggs Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 909 vehicles a day, projected to reach 909 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-839
CrossesBr of Skaggs Creek
Location.4 MI S of JCT Ky 1324
RouteState Highway 839
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83139, -85.75611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2021)
Projected traffic909 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 KY-839 over Br of Skaggs Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-839 over Br of 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-839 over Br of Skaggs Creek carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-839 over Br of Skaggs Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-839 over Br of Skaggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.