US Bridges

US 41 over North Fork Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .35 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 168 · Structure no. 024B00181N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over North Fork Little River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 over North Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location.35 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 168
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90611, -87.48028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over North Fork Little River 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 North Fork Little River carry?

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

How long is US 41 over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.