US Bridges

US 41 over Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 02.52 S SR 55 · Structure no. 015281

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,459
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 41 over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 3,459 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,529 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesCoal Creek
Location02.52 S SR 55
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19987, -87.243
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,459 (2021)
Projected traffic3,529 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Coal Creek carry?

About 3,459 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.