US Bridges

US-41 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. N JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00217N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,224
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,224 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.0 Mi. N JCT US 41A
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35056, -87.49389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,224 (2018)
Projected traffic8,224 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 2023.

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

About 8,224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.