US Bridges

US-231 over Rough River

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 69- · Structure no. 092B00138N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,771
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Rough River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Rough River in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 6,771 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,771 by 2039. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesRough River
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 69-
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45278, -86.91083
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,771 (2019)
Projected traffic6,771 by 2039
Trucks8%
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$834,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Rough River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Rough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Rough River carry?

About 6,771 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Rough River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Rough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.