US Bridges

KY-678 over Skaggs Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · .22 MI E. of JCT Ky 839 · Structure no. 086B00040N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-678 over Skaggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-678 over Skaggs Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-678
CrossesSkaggs Creek
Location.22 MI E. of JCT Ky 839
RouteState Highway 678
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80694, -85.735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-678 over Skaggs Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-678 over Skaggs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-678 over Skaggs Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-678 over Skaggs Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-678 over Skaggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.