US-41 over Drainage Ditch
FairHopkins County, Kentucky · .77 MI N of Christian Cl · Structure no. 054B00042N
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,696
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Drainage Ditch 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.
It carries about 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Drainage 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does US-41 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,696 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.