US Bridges

KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek

GoodPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .1 MI N JCT Ky 405 · Structure no. 030B00149N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
964
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 964 vehicles a day, projected to reach 964 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-1831
CrossesTrib to Vanburen Creek
Location.1 MI N JCT Ky 405
RouteState Highway 1831
Coordinates37.81722, -87.01222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2018)
Projected traffic964 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1831 over Trib to Vanburen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.