US Bridges

Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI N of CR 5322 · Structure no. 105C00051N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Mills RD
CrossesLytles Fork
Location2.1 MI N of CR 5322
RouteCounty Highway 1321
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41417, -84.64583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2021)
Projected traffic6 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Mills RD over Lytles Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.