US Bridges

SR 121 over Pot Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 04.18 S SR 44 · Structure no. 025980

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,146
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over Pot Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 121 over Pot Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,146 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 121
CrossesPot Creek
Location04.18 S SR 44
RouteState Highway 121
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58418, -85.15843
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 121 over Pot Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over Pot 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 121 over Pot Creek carry?

About 2,146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over Pot Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over Pot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.