US Bridges

US 41 over Beaver Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 550 · Structure no. 014815

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,711
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Beaver Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 41 over Beaver Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 11,711 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,219 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesBeaver Ditch
Location00.40 N SR 550
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80874, -87.45079
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,711 (2004)
Projected traffic16,219 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Beaver Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Beaver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Beaver Ditch carry?

About 11,711 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Beaver Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns US 41 over Beaver Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.