US Bridges

US-231 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · .60 MI South JCT Ky 626 · Structure no. 114B00070N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,399
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Salt Lick Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.60 MI South JCT Ky 626
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04278, -86.58222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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-231 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Salt Lick 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 September 2021.

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

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

How long is US-231 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.