US Bridges

US 41 over Lutz Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 S SR68 · Structure no. 014420

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,379
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Lutz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Lutz Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 23,379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,380 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesLutz Creek
Location00.50 S SR68
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18837, -87.55004
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,379 (2004)
Projected traffic32,380 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lutz Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Lutz 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 over Lutz Creek carry?

About 23,379 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Lutz Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Lutz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.