US Bridges

US 41 NB over Nameless Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.92 S SR 26 · Structure no. 015365

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Nameless Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Nameless Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 49 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 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,338 by 2030. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesNameless Creek
Location00.92 S SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4422, -87.36892
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,087 (2021)
Projected traffic3,338 by 2030
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nameless Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 41 NB over Nameless 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 NB over Nameless Creek carry?

About 4,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Nameless Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Nameless Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.