US Bridges

US-41 over Spring Creek

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 110B00020N

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,966
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Spring Creek 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 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 3,966 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,966 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.8 MI S of JCT US 79
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64667, -87.18222
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2021)
Projected traffic3,966 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is US-41 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,966 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.