US-31E over Trammel Fork Creek
FairAllen County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI S - JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 002B00044N
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 764 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,792
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over Trammel Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31E over Trammel Fork Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 5,792 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,792 by 2042. The structure is 764 ft (233 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31E over Trammel Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31E over Trammel 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-31E over Trammel Fork Creek carry?
About 5,792 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over Trammel Fork Creek?
The structure is 764 ft (233 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over Trammel Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.