US Bridges

Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg Creek

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · 2.75 MI N of JCT Ky 1249 · Structure no. 102C00033N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg Creek is a steel culvert carrying Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoone Cromer Road
CrossesE.Fk. Skegg Creek
Location2.75 MI N of JCT Ky 1249
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24361, -84.31194
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2019)
Projected traffic19 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg 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 2023.

How much traffic does Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Boone Cromer Road over E.Fk. Skegg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.