US Bridges

SR 341 over North Fork Coal Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.52 S SR 55 · Structure no. 031750

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over North Fork Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 341 over North Fork Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,723 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 341
CrossesNorth Fork Coal Creek
Location01.52 S SR 55
RouteState Highway 341
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18179, -87.14859
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2021)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North Fork Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 341 over North 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 North Fork Coal Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over North Fork Coal Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over North Fork Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.