US Bridges

Williams Mine RD over Br--Drakes Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 20 E US 41K · Structure no. 054C00071N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Mine RD over Br--Drakes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Williams Mine RD over Br--Drakes Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Mine RD
CrossesBr--Drakes Creek
Location20 E US 41K
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13278, -87.47417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Williams Mine RD over Br--Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Mine RD over Br--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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Mine RD over Br--Drakes Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Williams Mine RD over Br--Drakes Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Mine RD over Br--Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.