US Bridges

US 31E SB over Floyds Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI N of Bullitt Cl · Structure no. 056B00454L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,657
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31E SB over Floyds Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31E SB over Floyds Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,657 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,657 by 2043. The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 31E SB
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location0.7 MI N of Bullitt Cl
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates38.085, -85.55556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length403 ft (122.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,657 (2023)
Projected traffic15,657 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31E SB over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31E SB over Floyds Fork 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US 31E SB over Floyds Fork carry?

About 15,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 31E SB over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 31E SB over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.