US-41 over Dredged Ditch
FairPosted for loadHenderson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 283 · Structure no. 051B00057N
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,439
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Dredged Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Dredged Ditch 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 5 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 2,439 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,439 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Dredged Ditch built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Dredged Ditch 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 over Dredged Ditch carry?
About 2,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Dredged Ditch?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Dredged Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.