US Bridges

US 41 NB over Morrison Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 03.97 N SR 154 · Structure no. 014900

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,757
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 NB over Morrison Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 8,757 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,129 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location03.97 N SR 154
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15677, -87.40823
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,757 (2004)
Projected traffic12,129 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 41 NB over Morrison 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over Morrison Creek carry?

About 8,757 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.