US Bridges

US 31E over Cedar Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 1065 · Structure no. 056B00382N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,382
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31E over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 31E over Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 35,382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,382 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS 31E
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Ky 1065
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates38.14833, -85.58639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,382 (2018)
Projected traffic35,382 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31E over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31E over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 35,382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 31E over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 31E over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.