US Bridges

S 31E Loop over Mulberry Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of N JCT US 31E · Structure no. 015C00038N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,803
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 31E Loop over Mulberry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 31E Loop over Mulberry Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,803 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS 31E Loop
CrossesMulberry Run
Location0.2 MI S of N JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1562
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03472, -85.53056
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,803 (2012)
Projected traffic7,803 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S 31E Loop over Mulberry Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 31E Loop over Mulberry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S 31E Loop over Mulberry Run carry?

About 7,803 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is S 31E Loop over Mulberry Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S 31E Loop over Mulberry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.