US Bridges

SR 124 over Yellow Creek

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 00.02 E US 27 · Structure no. 026235

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,913
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Yellow Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 124 over Yellow Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,913 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesYellow Creek
Location00.02 E US 27
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74491, -84.95341
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,913 (2019)
Projected traffic5,930 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 124 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Yellow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,913 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.