US 31E over Whitesides Road
GoodNelson County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI S of JCT Ky 523 · Structure no. 090B00120N
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,690
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31E over Whitesides Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31E over Whitesides Road in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31E over Whitesides Road built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31E over Whitesides Road 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 Whitesides Road carry?
About 7,690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 31E over Whitesides Road?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 31E over Whitesides Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.