US Bridges

KY-2041 over Wood Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .15 MI West of I-75 UP · Structure no. 063B00075N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2041 over Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2041 over Wood Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,123 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2041
CrossesWood Creek
Location.15 MI West of I-75 UP
RouteState Highway 2041
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16639, -84.12333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,123 (2022)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2041 over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2041 over Wood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2041 over Wood Creek carry?

About 3,123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2041 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2041 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.