US-31E over South Fork Beaver Creek
FairBarren County, Kentucky · Nbl .10 MI S of Cmbrlnd P · Structure no. 005B00066R
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over South Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31E over South Fork Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 39 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Fork Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31E over South Fork Beaver 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-31E over South Fork Beaver Creek carry?
About 6,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over South Fork Beaver Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over South Fork Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.