US Bridges

Old US 41 over Middle Fork Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.16 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 7700280

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 41 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 41 over Middle Fork Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 41
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location00.16 S of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9938, -87.39271
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2011)
Projected traffic540 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old US 41 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 41 over Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US 41 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 41 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.