US Bridges

US-41A over Greasy Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI West of JCT Ky 281 · Structure no. 054B00082N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,446
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41A over Greasy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41A over Greasy Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,446 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,446 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41A
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location1.9 MI West of JCT Ky 281
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34528, -87.52944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,446 (2018)
Projected traffic9,446 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41A over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41A over Greasy 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-41A over Greasy Creek carry?

About 9,446 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-41A over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-41A over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.