US Bridges

US-31W over Tioga Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1 MI SW of S-Jct Ky 835 · Structure no. 047B00008N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31W over Tioga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-31W over Tioga Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 85 years old, older 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 19,810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,810 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-31W
CrossesTioga Creek
Location1 MI SW of S-Jct Ky 835
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9725, -85.98
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,810 (2021)
Projected traffic19,810 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31W over Tioga Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US-31W over Tioga Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-31W over Tioga Creek carry?

About 19,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-31W over Tioga Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US-31W over Tioga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.