US Bridges

US-41 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .15 MI West of Todd Cl · Structure no. 024B00021N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,348
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 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 5 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 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.15 MI West of Todd Cl
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75639, -87.32
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,348 (2023)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

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 June 2023.

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

About 2,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.