US Bridges

KY-1941 over Indian Creek

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Mercer County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi. South of Ky 390 · Structure no. 084B00048N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1941 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1941 over Indian Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1941
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.1 Mi. South of Ky 390
RouteState Highway 1941
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83417, -84.99611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-1941 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1941 over Indian Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1941 over Indian Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1941 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1941 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.