US Bridges

US 31E over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI S of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00024N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31E over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 31E over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 42,222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,222 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31E
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.9 MI S of I-264
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20056, -85.66278
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,222 (2023)
Projected traffic42,222 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31E over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31E over S Fork Beargrass 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 31E over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 42,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 31E over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns US 31E over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.