US Bridges

US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N JCT US60 · Structure no. 030B00158L

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
957 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,194 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,194 by 2041. The structure is 957 ft (291.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS231
CrossesFlood Plain-Ohio River
Location0.2 MI N JCT US60
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87, -87.00389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length957 ft (291.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,194 (2021)
Projected traffic4,194 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River carry?

About 4,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River?

The structure is 957 ft (291.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.