US Bridges

KY-141 over Wynn Ditch

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI NE of SW JCT US 60 · Structure no. 113B00014N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-141 over Wynn Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-141 over Wynn Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 649 vehicles a day, projected to reach 649 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKY-141
CrossesWynn Ditch
Location2.2 MI NE of SW JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates37.52306, -87.91222
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2021)
Projected traffic649 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-141 over Wynn Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-141 over Wynn Ditch 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does KY-141 over Wynn Ditch carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-141 over Wynn Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-141 over Wynn Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.