US-231 over Drakes Creek
FairWarren County, Kentucky · 5.582 MI N of 114/002 Cl · Structure no. 114B00085R
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-231 over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Drakes Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,259 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,259 by 2042. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-231 over Drakes 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-231 over Drakes Creek carry?
About 9,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-231 over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-231 over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.