US Bridges

US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 32 M S of Chaffee Ave · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG48

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 31 S-Bound Ramp
CrossesDry Branch
Location32 M S of Chaffee Ave
Coordinates37.89205, -85.97538
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 31 S-Bound Ramp over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the Army.