US Bridges

US 41 over East Fork Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.52 S US 136 · Structure no. 015190

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over East Fork Coal Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over East Fork Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2034. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesEast Fork Coal Creek
Location00.52 S US 136
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09702, -87.24303
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2014)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2034
Trucks13%
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 East Fork Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 41 over East Fork Coal 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 over East Fork Coal Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over East Fork Coal Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over East Fork Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.