US Bridges

Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek

Good

Monroe County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E of Ky 163 · Structure no. 086C00033N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPipeline Rd.
CrossesTrib. of Skaggs Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Ky 163
RouteCounty Highway 1041
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81639, -85.68417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic305 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pipeline Rd. over Trib. of Skaggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.