US Bridges

Owensboro Road over US 41A

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · Ovr US41A NB Rmp @US41NTR · Structure no. 051B00011N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensboro Road over US 41A is a concrete tee beam carrying Owensboro Road over US 41A in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 23,890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,890 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOwensboro Road
CrossesUS 41A
LocationOvr US41A NB Rmp @US41NTR
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85806, -87.57194
Functional classUrban 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.
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,890 (2023)
Projected traffic23,890 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$930,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owensboro Road over US 41A built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owensboro Road over US 41A 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Owensboro Road over US 41A carry?

About 23,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Owensboro Road over US 41A?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Owensboro Road over US 41A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.