US Bridges

US-41 Nc over Ky 351

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · Sbl over Ky 351 Intrchnge · Structure no. 051B00050L

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 Nc over Ky 351 is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 Nc over Ky 351 in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 16,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,558 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 Nc
CrossesKy 351
LocationSbl over Ky 351 Intrchnge
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83056, -87.56639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 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 width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,570 (2019)
Projected traffic18,558 by 2039
Trucks11%
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$735,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 Nc over Ky 351 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US-41 Nc over Ky 351 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-41 Nc over Ky 351 carry?

About 16,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41 Nc over Ky 351?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 Nc over Ky 351?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.