US Bridges

EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of Audubon Pw · Structure no. 051B00061N

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,747
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk is a concrete culvert carrying EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 57 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 20,747 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,236 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 258 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-9004
CrossesBr of Canoe Crk
Location.20 MI Nor. of Audubon Pw
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81444, -87.56333
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width258 ft (78.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,747 (2017)
Projected traffic23,236 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk 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 EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk carry?

About 20,747 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 258 ft wide.

Who owns EB-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.