US Bridges

Ky 3041 over Bacon Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .05 MI E JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118B00111N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3041 over Bacon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 3041 over Bacon Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,391 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3041
CrossesBacon Creek
Location.05 MI E JCT US 25W
RouteState Highway 3041
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91944, -84.11472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,391 (2021)
Projected traffic7,391 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 3041 over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3041 over Bacon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3041 over Bacon Creek carry?

About 7,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3041 over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3041 over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.