US-41 South over Elam Ditch
FairHenderson County, Kentucky · .2 MI E JCT Key 136 · Structure no. 051B00136N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,592
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 South over Elam Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 South over Elam Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 8,592 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,592 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 South over Elam Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 South over Elam 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 South over Elam Ditch carry?
About 8,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-41 South over Elam Ditch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 South over Elam Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.