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KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · 1.65 MI E JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118B00112N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad 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 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 7,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,391 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3041
CrossesKy 26 & CSX Railroad
Location1.65 MI E JCT US 25W
RouteState Highway 3041
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91639, -84.08694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3041 over Ky 26 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.