US Bridges

KY-441 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .3 MI W JCT US 25E · Structure no. 007B00132N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-441 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-441 over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,606 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,606 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-441
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.3 MI W JCT US 25E
RouteState Highway 441
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62306, -83.70917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,606 (2023)
Projected traffic9,606 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 KY-441 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-441 over Yellow 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-441 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 9,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is KY-441 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-441 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.