US-231 over Gasper River
FairWarren County, Kentucky · .3 MI N-Jct Ky 626 · Structure no. 114B00067N
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 274 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,399
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-231 over Gasper River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Gasper River in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,399 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-231 over Gasper River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-231 over Gasper 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US-231 over Gasper River carry?
About 2,399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-231 over Gasper River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-231 over Gasper River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.