US Bridges

S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 250 S · Structure no. 2600321

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,940
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Old US 41
CrossesClear Fork Ditch
Location00.80 N of CR 250 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3305, -87.56721
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2019)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Old US 41 over Clear Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.