KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow
GoodGraves County, Kentucky · .6 Mi.Of Symsonia · Structure no. 042B00249N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,189
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,189 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,189 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow carry?
About 2,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns KY-131 over Bear Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.