US Bridges

Doc Adams Road over W.Fk. Skegg Creek

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .7 MI SW of JCT Ky 1250 · Structure no. 102C00052N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doc Adams Road over W.Fk. Skegg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doc Adams Road over W.Fk. Skegg Creek in Rockcastle 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDoc Adams Road
CrossesW.Fk. Skegg Creek
Location.7 MI SW of JCT Ky 1250
RouteCounty Highway 1620
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.305, -84.39528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2019)
Projected traffic66 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Doc Adams Road over W.Fk. Skegg Creek built?

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

What condition is Doc Adams Road over W.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 Doc Adams Road over W.Fk. Skegg Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Doc Adams Road over W.Fk. Skegg Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Doc Adams Road over W.Fk. Skegg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.