US Bridges

US-231 over Jennings Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · .50 MI East of I-165 · Structure no. 114B00031N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,433
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Jennings Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-231 over Jennings Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,433 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,433 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-231
CrossesJennings Creek
Location.50 MI East of I-165
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates36.98972, -86.4925
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,433 (2021)
Projected traffic12,433 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Jennings 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-231 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 12,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.