US Bridges

US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · Sbl 1 MI S of US 60 Op · Structure no. 051B00051L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad 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 16,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,558 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 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
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSbl 1 MI S of US 60 Op
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83972, -87.565
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad 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 US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 Nc over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.