US Bridges

US-231 over Renfrow Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of S-Jct Ky 79 · Structure no. 016B00012N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Renfrow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-231 over Renfrow Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesRenfrow Creek
Location.1 MI SE of S-Jct Ky 79
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19111, -86.70389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Renfrow Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Renfrow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Renfrow Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Renfrow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Renfrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.