SKYLAND ROAD
Carrying SKYLAND ROAD over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK
0.4 MILES TO U.S. ROUTE 2, Bell, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SKYLAND ROAD
The SKYLAND ROAD bridge in Bell, Kentucky carries SKYLAND ROAD over LITTLE YELLOW CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SKYLAND ROAD compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5230003P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
SKYLAND ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SKYLAND ROAD against other structures in Bell and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SKYLAND ROAD?
SKYLAND ROAD in Bell, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SKYLAND ROAD inspected?
SKYLAND ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SKYLAND ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SKYLAND ROAD?
SKYLAND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SKYLAND ROAD?
SKYLAND ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is SKYLAND ROAD and does age affect safety?
SKYLAND ROAD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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