US Bridges

US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · Sbl .10 MI S of Cmbrlnd P · Structure no. 005B00024L

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,420 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-31E-10 Nc
CrossesSouth Fork of Beaver Crk
LocationSbl .10 MI S of Cmbrlnd P
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates36.97694, -85.93611
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,420 (2022)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$758,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk carry?

About 6,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-31E-10 Nc over South Fork of Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.