US Bridges

Old US 41 over Mariah Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 02.43 NW US 41/150 · Structure no. 4200272

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 41 over Mariah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 41 over Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 41
CrossesMariah Creek
Location02.43 NW US 41/150
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77352, -87.47284
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Old US 41 over Mariah Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Old US 41 over Mariah 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 41 over Mariah Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US 41 over Mariah Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 41 over Mariah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.