US Bridges

US-431 over Western Ky Pkway

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .08 Mi.S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 089B00132R

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,989
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-431 over Western Ky Pkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-431 over Western Ky Pkway in Muhlenberg 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 3,989 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,989 by 2039. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-431
CrossesWestern Ky Pkway
Location.08 Mi.S JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 431
Coordinates37.28194, -87.10917
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,989 (2019)
Projected traffic3,989 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-431 over Western Ky Pkway built?

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

What condition is US-431 over Western Ky Pkway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-431 over Western Ky Pkway carry?

About 3,989 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-431 over Western Ky Pkway?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-431 over Western Ky Pkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.