US Bridges

US 41 over Fall Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.62 S SR 63 · Structure no. 015340

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,688
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Fall Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.62 S SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34046, -87.34548
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (2021)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Fall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Fall Creek carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.