US Bridges

US 31E over Trib to Floyds Fork

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · At Jefferson Cl · Structure no. 015B00087N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,314
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31E over Trib to Floyds Fork is a concrete culvert carrying US 31E over Trib to Floyds Fork in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 31,314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,314 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 243 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31E
CrossesTrib to Floyds Fork
LocationAt Jefferson Cl
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07611, -85.55083
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width243 ft (74 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,314 (2023)
Projected traffic31,314 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trib to Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31E over Trib to Floyds Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 31E over Trib to Floyds Fork carry?

About 31,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 31E over Trib to Floyds Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 243 ft wide.

Who owns US 31E over Trib to Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.