US Bridges

US-41 over Mock Roy Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 56- · Structure no. 117B00096N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,609
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Mock Roy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Mock Roy 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 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 3,609 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,609 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesMock Roy Creek
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 56-
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.61222, -87.52806
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,609 (2020)
Projected traffic3,609 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mock Roy Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Mock Roy 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 Mock Roy Creek carry?

About 3,609 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Mock Roy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Mock Roy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.