US-41 over Br of Drakes Creek
FairHopkins County, Kentucky · .15 MI N of S-Jct Ky 2083 · Structure no. 054B00162N
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,151
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Br of Drakes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Br of Drakes Creek 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 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 3,151 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,151 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Br of Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Br of Drakes 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 Br of Drakes Creek carry?
About 3,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Br of Drakes Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Br of Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.