KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg Creek
PoorPosted for loadRockcastle County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. S - JCT Ky 1152 · Structure no. 102B00051N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg Creek carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1249 over W.Fk. Skegg Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.