US Bridges

US 41 Sbl over N Fork Richland Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.28 N SR 64 · Structure no. 014520

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 Sbl over N Fork Richland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 Sbl over N Fork Richland Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 Sbl
CrossesN Fork Richland Creek
Location00.28 N SR 64
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35964, -87.59846
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2020)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sbl over N Fork Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 41 Sbl over N Fork Richland 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 Sbl over N Fork Richland Creek carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 41 Sbl over N Fork Richland Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 Sbl over N Fork Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.