US-31W Bypass
Carrying US-31W Bypass over FREEMAN CREEK
.10 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 251, Hardin, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US-31W Bypass
The US-31W Bypass bridge in Hardin, Kentucky carries US-31W Bypass over FREEMAN CREEK. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,947 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US-31W Bypass compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1974
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 51.8 m (170 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,947 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 047B00105N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US-31W Bypass is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US-31W Bypass against other structures in Hardin and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US-31W Bypass?
US-31W Bypass in Hardin, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US-31W Bypass inspected?
US-31W Bypass's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,947 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US-31W Bypass is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US-31W Bypass?
US-31W Bypass has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US-31W Bypass?
US-31W Bypass is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US-31W Bypass and does age affect safety?
US-31W Bypass was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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