US Bridges

US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk

Poor

Warren County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N of I-165 · Structure no. 114B00027N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,399
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,399 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-231
CrossesBr Salt Lick Crk
Location2.3 MI N of I-165
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates37.00139, -86.54278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2023)
Projected traffic2,399 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-231 over Br Salt Lick Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.