US-41 over Deer Creek
FairWebster County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 494 · Structure no. 117B00019N
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,578
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over Deer Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,578 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Deer 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does US-41 over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.