US Bridges

Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of State ST · Structure no. 2300150

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld US 41
CrossesBranch of Coal Creek
Location00.00 Int of State ST
RouteCity Street 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11083, -87.24966
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 41 over Branch of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.