US Bridges

SR 32 over Finley Creek

Poor

Boone County, Indiana · 01.24 E US 421 · Structure no. 010620

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Finley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Finley Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,502 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,963 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesFinley Creek
Location01.24 E US 421
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04128, -86.26182
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,502 (2021)
Projected traffic6,963 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 32 over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 32 over Finley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Finley Creek carry?

About 7,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Finley Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.