US Bridges

New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 200 W Jct. US 41 · Structure no. 054C00078N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR is a concrete culvert carrying New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Salem Circle
CrossesDrainage Ditch of RR
Location200 W Jct. US 41
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16167, -87.46444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2011)
Projected traffic141 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Salem Circle over Drainage Ditch of RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.