US Bridges

US-41 over West Fork Red River

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .80 MI S of Christian Cl · Structure no. 110B00018N

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over West Fork Red River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over West Fork Red River in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesWest Fork Red River
Location.80 MI S of Christian Cl
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.74667, -87.30278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,348 (2023)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US-41 over West Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US-41 over West Fork Red River 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US-41 over West Fork Red River carry?

About 2,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over West Fork Red River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over West Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.