US-41 over Crab Orchard Creek
FairPosted for loadHopkins County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 054B00041N
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 783
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Crab Orchard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-41 over Crab Orchard Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 783 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Crab Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Crab Orchard 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US-41 over Crab Orchard Creek carry?
About 783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Crab Orchard Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Crab Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.