US Bridges

US-41 over Montgomery Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 115 · Structure no. 024B00023N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Montgomery Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Montgomery Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location1.3 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 115
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76722, -87.33278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Montgomery Creek built?

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

What condition is US-41 over Montgomery 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 2023.

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

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

How long is US-41 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.