US-31E over Beech Fork River
FairNelson County, Kentucky · .35 Mi.S.S.Cl.Bardstown · Structure no. 090B00113N
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 472 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,321
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31E over Beech Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31E over Beech Fork River in Nelson 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 10,321 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,321 by 2043. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-31E over Beech Fork River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31E over Beech Fork River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US-31E over Beech Fork River carry?
About 10,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-31E over Beech Fork River?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-31E over Beech Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.