US Bridges

US 41 over Middle Prong Green Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 03.24 N SR 47 · Structure no. 015150

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,648
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Middle Prong Green Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over Middle Prong Green Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesMiddle Prong Green Creek
Location03.24 N SR 47
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92114, -87.24059
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2020)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible 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 Middle Prong Green Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Middle Prong Green 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Middle Prong Green Creek carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Middle Prong Green Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Middle Prong Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.