US Bridges

US-231 over Big No Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 092B00007N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Big No Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-231 over Big No Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,199 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,199 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesBig No Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 136
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48556, -86.92806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,199 (2021)
Projected traffic3,199 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Big No Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Big No Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Big No Creek carry?

About 3,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Big No Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Big No Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.