US Bridges

US-31E over Little Trammel Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 482 · Structure no. 002B00012N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31E over Little Trammel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-31E over Little Trammel Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-31E
CrossesLittle Trammel Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 482
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67056, -86.24944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2023)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-31E over Little Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31E over Little Trammel 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US-31E over Little Trammel Creek carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-31E over Little Trammel Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-31E over Little Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.