US Bridges

Edward T Breathitt over US41

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of US 41 Ntrch · Structure no. 024B00104L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,091
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edward T Breathitt over US41 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Edward T Breathitt over US41 in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,091 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,062 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdward T Breathitt
CrossesUS41
Location1 MI N of US 41 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9004
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84472, -87.4625
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,091 (2018)
Projected traffic9,062 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edward T Breathitt over US41 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edward T Breathitt over US41 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 2021.

How much traffic does Edward T Breathitt over US41 carry?

About 8,091 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Edward T Breathitt over US41?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Edward T Breathitt over US41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.