US Bridges

Skinnersburg RD over Lytles Fork

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 500W -Jct Ky 620 · Structure no. 105C00071N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinnersburg RD over Lytles Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skinnersburg RD over Lytles Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSkinnersburg RD
CrossesLytles Fork
Location500W -Jct Ky 620
RouteCounty Highway 1302
Coordinates38.33583, -84.61389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Skinnersburg RD over Lytles Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skinnersburg 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 Skinnersburg RD over Lytles Fork carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Skinnersburg RD over Lytles Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Skinnersburg RD over Lytles Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.