US 41 over Sugar Creek
FairParke County, Indiana · 00.86 N SR 47 · Structure no. 015130
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 310 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Sugar Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2025. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 41 over Sugar 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 41 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 41 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.