US Bridges

US-41 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .45 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 813 · Structure no. 054B00165N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
383 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,803
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,803 by 2040. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.45 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 813
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22972, -87.47528
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2020)
Projected traffic2,803 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.