US Bridges

US 41 over Br Big Shawnee Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.66 N SR 55 · Structure no. 015310

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Br Big Shawnee Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Br Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,596 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesBr Big Shawnee Creek
Location01.66 N SR 55
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26054, -87.24333
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,641 (2021)
Projected traffic5,596 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Br Big Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Br Big Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Br Big Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.