US Bridges

US-231 over Green River

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of N-Jct Ky 79 · Structure no. 016B00003N

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,483 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Green River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US-231 over Green River in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,232 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,232 by 2042. The structure is 1,483 ft (452 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesGreen River
Location.8 MI S of N-Jct Ky 79
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2425, -86.68944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,483 ft (452 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,232 (2022)
Projected traffic7,232 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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$5.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Green River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US-231 over Green River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Green River carry?

About 7,232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Green River?

The structure is 1,483 ft (452 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.