US Bridges

US 421 over Finley Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 01.14 S SR 32 · Structure no. 032140

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Finley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 421 over Finley Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 94 years old, older 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 7,488 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,127 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesFinley Creek
Location01.14 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 421
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02556, -86.2778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,488 (2021)
Projected traffic11,127 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US 421 over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 421 over Finley 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 421 over Finley Creek carry?

About 7,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Finley Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.