US Bridges

Franklin ST over Gas Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Mckee ST · Structure no. 1600179

Built
1899
126 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over Gas Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Franklin ST over Gas Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesGas Creek
Location00.10 S of Mckee ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33223, -85.48272
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin ST over Gas Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over Gas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin ST over Gas Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin ST over Gas Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over Gas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.