US Bridges

US-41 Nc over Canoe Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · Sbl .8 MI S of US 60 Op · Structure no. 051B00053L

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

About this bridge

US-41 Nc over Canoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 Nc over Canoe Creek 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,558 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-41 Nc
CrossesCanoe Creek
LocationSbl .8 MI S of US 60 Op
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.84472, -87.56611
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 Nc over Canoe Creek built?

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

What condition is US-41 Nc over Canoe Creek 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 Canoe Creek carry?

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

How long is US-41 Nc over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 Nc over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.