US Bridges

Meridian RD over John Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 162 · Structure no. 1900069

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over John Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian RD over John Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesJohn Creek
Location00.10 N of SR 162
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36596, -86.91034
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2012)
Projected traffic996 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Meridian RD over John Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over John 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over John Creek carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over John Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.