US Bridges

US-231 over US 60 Bypass

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · .3 MI W JCT Ky 2117 · Structure no. 030B00163N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over US 60 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-231 over US 60 Bypass in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 13,308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,308 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-231
CrossesUS 60 Bypass
Location.3 MI W JCT Ky 2117
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates37.73167, -87.08806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,308 (2023)
Projected traffic13,308 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over US 60 Bypass built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over US 60 Bypass 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-231 over US 60 Bypass carry?

About 13,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over US 60 Bypass?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over US 60 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.