US Bridges

US 41 over Irish Run Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.27 S US 136 · Structure no. 015180

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Irish Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 over Irish Run Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,009 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,033 by 2030. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesIrish Run Creek
Location01.27 S US 136
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0858, -87.2432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,009 (2021)
Projected traffic3,033 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Irish Run Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Irish Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Irish Run Creek carry?

About 3,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Irish Run Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Irish Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.