US 41 over Big Raccoon Creek
GoodParke County, Indiana · 04.82 N SR 163 · Structure no. 015080
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,891
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 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 3,891 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,526 by 2030. The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 over Big Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 41 over Big Raccoon 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 US 41 over Big Raccoon Creek carry?
About 3,891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 41 over Big Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 over Big Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.