US Bridges

US-31E over Crady Creek

Fair

Larue County, Kentucky · .6 Mi. E. JCT Ky 1832 · Structure no. 062B00052N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31E over Crady Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31E over Crady Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS-31E
CrossesCrady Creek
Location.6 Mi. E. JCT Ky 1832
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates37.58778, -85.68556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 closed32.9 mi (53 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 Crady Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31E over Crady Creek 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 2024.

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

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

How long is US-31E over Crady Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-31E over Crady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.