US Bridges

US-31E over Br of North Fork Nolin

Fair

Larue County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT Ky 1832 · Structure no. 062B00005N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31E over Br of North Fork Nolin is a concrete culvert carrying US-31E over Br of North Fork Nolin in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-31E
CrossesBr of North Fork Nolin
Location1 MI E of JCT Ky 1832
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58639, -85.67694
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2021)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Br of North Fork Nolin built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31E over Br of North Fork Nolin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-31E over Br of North Fork Nolin carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-31E over Br of North Fork Nolin?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-31E over Br of North Fork Nolin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.