US Bridges

US 41 NB over Snapp Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.82 N US 50 · Structure no. 014740

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Snapp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Snapp Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,720 by 2030. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesSnapp Creek
Location00.82 N US 50
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70309, -87.48347
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2001)
Projected traffic16,720 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 Snapp Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 41 NB over Snapp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over Snapp Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Snapp Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Snapp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.