US Bridges

SR 341 over East Fork Coal Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.07 S US 136 · Structure no. 031710

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over East Fork Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 341 over East Fork Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 125 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2037. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 341
CrossesEast Fork Coal Creek
Location00.07 S US 136
RouteState Highway 341
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10576, -87.1606
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2017)
Projected traffic768 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 SR 341 over East Fork Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 341 over East Fork Coal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 341 over East Fork Coal Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over East Fork Coal Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over East Fork Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.