US Bridges

US 41 NB over Mud Creek

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.06 N SR 18 · Structure no. 015380

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 NB over Mud Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana 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 3,093 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,386 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.06 N SR 18
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.62282, -87.38089
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,093 (2022)
Projected traffic2,386 by 2030
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 41 NB over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 41 NB over Mud Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Mud Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.