Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek
PoorDearborn County, Indiana · 00.50 E of Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 1500059
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Sneakville RD over Salt Fork Tanners Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.