US-31E over Green River
FairPosted for loadHart County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 566 · Structure no. 050B00002N
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 845 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,573
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over Green River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US-31E over Green River in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,573 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,573 by 2043. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31E over Green River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US-31E over Green River 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 US-31E over Green River carry?
About 1,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over Green River?
The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over Green River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.