US-31E over Bays Fork Creek
FairAllen County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E Scottsville Cl · Structure no. 002B00042N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over Bays Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31E over Bays Fork Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31E over Bays Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31E over Bays Fork 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 Bays Fork Creek carry?
About 5,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over Bays Fork Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over Bays Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.