Old US 41 over Bear Run Creek
GoodSullivan County, Indiana · 00.28 S of CR 625 S · Structure no. 7700279
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 41 over Bear Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 41 over Bear Run Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old US 41 over Bear Run Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 41 over Bear Run 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old US 41 over Bear Run Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 41 over Bear Run Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 41 over Bear Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.