Sam Ralston Road over Prairie Creek
GoodBoone County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 0600066
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Ralston Road over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sam Ralston Road over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Ralston Road over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sam Ralston Road over Prairie 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sam Ralston Road over Prairie Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sam Ralston Road over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sam Ralston Road over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.