SR 42 over East Fork Honey Creek
GoodClay County, Indiana · 04.52 W SR 59 · Structure no. 015730
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,657
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over East Fork Honey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 42 over East Fork Honey Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 29,657 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SR 42 over East Fork Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over East Fork Honey 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over East Fork Honey Creek carry?
About 29,657 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over East Fork Honey Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over East Fork Honey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.