US-31E over Knob Creek
GoodLarue County, Kentucky · 6.8 Mi. E JCT Ecc H.Vill · Structure no. 062B00050N
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,105
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over Knob Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-31E over Knob Creek in Larue 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 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,105 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31E over Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31E over Knob 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-31E over Knob Creek carry?
About 2,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over Knob Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over Knob Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.