US Bridges

Ky 841 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI W of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 056B00360N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,176
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 841 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 841 over Wilson 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 56,176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,917 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 212 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 841
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.35 MI W of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11722, -85.75472
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,176 (2018)
Projected traffic62,917 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 841 over Wilson 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 Wilson Creek carry?

About 56,176 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 841 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 841 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.