US Bridges

US-41 over White Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 168 · Structure no. 024B00006N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over White Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over White Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,229 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesWhite Creek
Location1.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 168
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.92194, -87.48889
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,229 (2022)
Projected traffic4,229 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 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 White Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over White 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US-41 over White Creek carry?

About 4,229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over White Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.