US Bridges

US 31E over Salt River

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · At Bullitt Cl · Structure no. 108B00043N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,202
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31E over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31E over Salt River in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,202 by 2041. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 31E
CrossesSalt River
LocationAt Bullitt Cl
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates38.01278, -85.51194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,202 (2021)
Projected traffic8,202 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 31E over Salt River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31E over Salt 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 31E over Salt River carry?

About 8,202 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is US 31E over Salt River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 31E over Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.