Old US 41 over Smalls Creek
FairKnox County, Indiana · 01.01 NW US 41/150 · Structure no. 4200525
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 41 over Smalls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 41 over Smalls Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 41 over Smalls Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 41 over Smalls Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Old US 41 over Smalls Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 41 over Smalls Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 41 over Smalls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.