US Bridges

US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .95 MI Sou. of Hopkins Cl · Structure no. 024B00004N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesCampbells Creek Slough
Location.95 MI Sou. of Hopkins Cl
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.11472, -87.48111
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough carry?

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

How long is US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-41 over Campbells Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.