US Bridges

US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · .7 MI N JCT Ky 69 · Structure no. 092B00182N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,771
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,771 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,771 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-231
CrossesSlough Rough Riv Overfl
Location.7 MI N JCT Ky 69
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates37.46, -86.915
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl carry?

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

How long is US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Slough Rough Riv Overfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.