US-31W over Barren River
FairWarren County, Kentucky · @jct Beech Bend RD in B-G · Structure no. 114B00068N
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,769
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31W over Barren River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31W over Barren 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 5 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 18,769 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,769 by 2041. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 73 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-31W over Barren River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31W over Barren 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-31W over Barren River carry?
About 18,769 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-31W over Barren River?
The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US-31W over Barren River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.