US 41 over Sugar Mill Creek
FairParke County, Indiana · 01.28 N SR 47 · Structure no. 015140
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,433
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 over Sugar Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Sugar Mill Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,089 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 over Sugar Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 41 over Sugar Mill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 41 over Sugar Mill Creek carry?
About 1,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 41 over Sugar Mill Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 over Sugar Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.