US-31E over North Fork Nolin River
FairLarue County, Kentucky · .3 Mi.W of JCT Ky 1832 · Structure no. 062B00044N
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,808
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over North Fork Nolin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-31E over North Fork Nolin River in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31E over North Fork Nolin River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31E over North Fork Nolin 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does US-31E over North Fork Nolin River carry?
About 2,808 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over North Fork Nolin River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over North Fork Nolin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.