US Bridges

Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.10 W I-69 · Structure no. 1800041

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcgalliard Road
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location00.10 W I-69
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21893, -85.56331
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2023)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgalliard Road over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.