US Bridges

US 41 over Mill Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 02.11 S SR 32 · Structure no. 015160

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 41 over Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 100 years old, older than the Indiana 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 2,148 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesMill Creek
Location02.11 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01167, -87.2433
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,148 (2021)
Projected traffic3,069 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 41 over Mill 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.