US Bridges

Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · @ JCT 31WB KY361 · Structure no. 047B00175N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,238 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,238 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 361
CrossesUS 31W Bypass
Location@ JCT 31WB KY361
RouteState Highway 361
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71083, -85.88806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,238 (2021)
Projected traffic5,238 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass carry?

About 5,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 361 over US 31W Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.