US Bridges

US-31E over Wilkins Creek

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · .35 MI E JCT Ky 1832 · Structure no. 062B00045N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31E over Wilkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-31E over Wilkins Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-31E
CrossesWilkins Creek
Location.35 MI E JCT Ky 1832
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates37.58833, -85.68972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Wilkins Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31E over Wilkins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does US-31E over Wilkins Creek carry?

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

How long is US-31E over Wilkins Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US-31E over Wilkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.