US Bridges

US-41 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .57 MI N of Christian Cl · Structure no. 054B00043N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.57 MI N of Christian Cl
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.13528, -87.47361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2020)
Projected traffic1,696 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 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 2023.

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 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.