US Bridges

Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI W of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 056B00358N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,997
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 53,997 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,476 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 293 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 841
CrossesBig Bee Lick Creek
Location1.8 MI W of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12, -85.78083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width293 ft (89.2 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,997 (2023)
Projected traffic60,476 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 53,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 293 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 841 over Big Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.