Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek
FairClark County, Indiana · 00.57 W US 31 · Structure no. 1000144
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,180 by 2038. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Appleleaf LN over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.