US Bridges

Main Street over Elk Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT Ky 1751 · Structure no. 054B00002N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Elk Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 8,235 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,235 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesElk Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT Ky 1751
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37667, -87.49028
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,235 (2018)
Projected traffic8,235 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Elk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Elk Creek carry?

About 8,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Elk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.