US 421 over Branch Sugar Creek
GoodCarroll County, Indiana · 03.27 S SR 18 S JCT · Structure no. 032260
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,096
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Branch Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 421 over Branch Sugar Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,096 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,903 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over Branch Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421 over Branch Sugar 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 421 over Branch Sugar Creek carry?
About 2,096 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Branch Sugar Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Branch Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.