US Bridges

US-41A over Pond Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W Ky 630 · Structure no. 054B00208N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41A over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41A over Pond Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4,532 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,532 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41A
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.4 MI W Ky 630
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.38, -87.60611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,532 (2022)
Projected traffic4,532 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41A over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-41A over Pond Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-41A over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.