US Bridges

US-41 over Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .15 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 054B00161N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
336 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,151 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,151 by 2040. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS-41
CrossesLou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre
Location.15 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,151 (2020)
Projected traffic3,151 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre built?

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

What condition is US-41 over Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre 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 Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre carry?

About 3,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Lou Ave-Plsnt Run Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.