US Bridges

US 41 over Big Shawnee Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.39 N SR 55 · Structure no. 015300

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,702
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Big Shawnee Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 101 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 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 3,702 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,596 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesBig Shawnee Creek
Location00.39 N SR 55
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24218, -87.24342
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
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,702 (2021)
Projected traffic5,596 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 41 over Big Shawnee 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 Big Shawnee Creek carry?

About 3,702 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Big Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Big Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.