US Bridges

Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W

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Meade County, Kentucky · 3.5 KM N. of Chaffee Ave. · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG15

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandenburg Sta RD
CrossesUS 31W
Location3.5 KM N. of Chaffee Ave.
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92216, -85.98804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Brandenburg Sta RD over US 31W?

It is owned by the Army.