US Bridges

SR 124 over Martz Drain

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 01.73 W SR 101 · Structure no. 026237

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,679
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Martz Drain is a steel culvert carrying SR 124 over Martz Drain in Adams 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 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,162 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesMartz Drain
Location01.73 W SR 101
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74607, -84.87439
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2019)
Projected traffic3,162 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Martz Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Martz Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Martz Drain carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Martz Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Martz Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.