US 31E over Cox Creek
GoodNelson County, Kentucky · 1 Mile N of HWY 509 · Structure no. 090B00116N
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,690
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31E over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31E over Cox Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,690 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,690 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cox Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31E over Cox Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 31E over Cox Creek carry?
About 7,690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 31E over Cox Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 31E over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.