US231 over Flood Plain-Ohio River
FairDaviess County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N JCT US60 Sbl · Structure no. 030B00160L
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 956 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 5 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 956 ft (291.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 956 ft (291.4 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.