US Bridges

US-41 over Slough-E Fk Deer Creek

Good

Webster County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 147 · Structure no. 117B00016N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Slough-E Fk Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Slough-E Fk Deer Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesSlough-E Fk Deer Creek
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 147
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.52694, -87.48167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 traffic1,756 (2022)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Slough-E Fk Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Slough-E Fk Deer 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US-41 over Slough-E Fk Deer Creek carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Slough-E Fk Deer Creek?

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

Who owns US-41 over Slough-E Fk Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.