US Bridges

US-41 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou of Hopkins Cl · Structure no. 024B00001N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over CSX Railroad in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.60 MI Sou of Hopkins Cl
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11778, -87.47944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2023)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$725,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over CSX Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.