US-41 over Groves Creek
FairWebster County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of Hendrson C · Structure no. 117B00067N
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,609
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 over Groves Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 over Groves Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,609 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,609 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 over Groves Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 over Groves 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-41 over Groves Creek carry?
About 3,609 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US-41 over Groves Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 over Groves Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.