US Bridges

SR 341 over Big Shawnee Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.47 S SR 28 · Structure no. 031770

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,536
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over Big Shawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 341 over Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,794 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 341
CrossesBig Shawnee Creek
Location01.47 S SR 28
RouteState Highway 341
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2585, -87.14861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,536 (2021)
Projected traffic1,794 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Big Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 341 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 341 over Big Shawnee Creek carry?

About 1,536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over Big Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over Big Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.