US Bridges

US 41 NB over W Fork Pigeon Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.90 S SR168 · Structure no. 014440

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,348
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over W Fork Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 NB over W Fork Pigeon Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 11,348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,716 by 2034. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesW Fork Pigeon Creek
Location01.90 S SR168
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22512, -87.56808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,348 (2004)
Projected traffic15,716 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB over W Fork Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 41 NB over W Fork Pigeon 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 NB over W Fork Pigeon Creek carry?

About 11,348 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over W Fork Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over W Fork Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.