US Bridges

US 31E over Whittaker Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S of Ky 44 · Structure no. 015B00092N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31E over Whittaker Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31E over Whittaker Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,405 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31E
CrossesWhittaker Run
Location1.7 MI S of Ky 44
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03056, -85.52778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,405 (2021)
Projected traffic10,405 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Whittaker Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31E over Whittaker Run 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 Whittaker Run carry?

About 10,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31E over Whittaker Run?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 31E over Whittaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.