US Bridges

Meridian RD over John Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.40 N of SR 162 · Structure no. 1900207

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,495
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over John Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over John Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,577 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesJohn Creek
Location00.40 N of SR 162
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37801, -86.90983
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,495 (2012)
Projected traffic7,577 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over John 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over John Creek carry?

About 6,495 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over John Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.