Talkington RD over Little Sand Creek
GoodBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.81 NE of CR 900 E · Structure no. 0300028
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Talkington RD over Little Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talkington RD over Little Sand Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Talkington RD over Little Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Talkington RD over Little Sand 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Talkington RD over Little Sand Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Talkington RD over Little Sand Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Talkington RD over Little Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.