US Bridges

SR 1 over Village Creek

Good

Fayette County, Indiana · 01.59 S SR 44 · Structure no. 000130

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,339
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Village Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Village Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5,339 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesVillage Creek
Location01.59 S SR 44
RouteState Highway 1
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61563, -85.12959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,339 (2015)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 1 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 1 over Village 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Village Creek carry?

About 5,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Village Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.