US-31E over Rolling Fork River
PoorNelson County, Kentucky · On Larue - Nelson Cl · Structure no. 090B00051N
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,671
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over Rolling Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31E over Rolling Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,671 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,671 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31E over Rolling Fork River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31E over Rolling Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does US-31E over Rolling Fork River carry?
About 2,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over Rolling Fork River?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over Rolling Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.