US Bridges

US-31E over West Bays Fk

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · .5 MI N Cl Scottsville · Structure no. 002B00043N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31E over West Bays Fk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31E over West Bays Fk 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-31E
CrossesWest Bays Fk
Location.5 MI N Cl Scottsville
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76778, -86.20194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-31E over West Bays Fk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31E over West Bays Fk 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-31E over West Bays Fk carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-31E over West Bays Fk?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-31E over West Bays Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.