US Bridges

US 41 over Roaring Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 S SR 47 · Structure no. 015120

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Roaring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Roaring Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 100 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location00.40 S SR 47
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8718, -87.23423
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 41 over Roaring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.