US Bridges

US-41 over King Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 2097 · Structure no. 051B00054N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over King Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over King Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesKing Creek
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 2097
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65361, -87.52472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2021)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over King 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 over King Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over King Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.