US Bridges

US-41 over Otter Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 260 · Structure no. 054B00003N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,718
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Otter Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5,718 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,718 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 260
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41139, -87.48083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,718 (2021)
Projected traffic5,718 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.