US-231 over Beaver Dam Creek
FairPosted for loadOhio County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT US 62- · Structure no. 092B00139N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,015
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-231 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-231 over Beaver Dam Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 56 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 10,015 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,015 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-231 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US-231 over Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 10,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-231 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns US-231 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.