US Bridges

US-31E over Powell Run

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · .15 Mi. N. JCT Ky 48 · Structure no. 090B00105N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31E over Powell Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-31E over Powell Run in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,401 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-31E
CrossesPowell Run
Location.15 Mi. N. JCT Ky 48
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates37.98361, -85.48556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2021)
Projected traffic1,401 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Powell Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31E over Powell Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-31E over Powell Run carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is US-31E over Powell Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-31E over Powell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.