US Bridges

SR 121 over Fall Creek

Good

Fayette County, Indiana · 03.62 S SR 44 · Structure no. 025990

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,146
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 121 over Fall Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 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 2,146 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 121
CrossesFall Creek
Location03.62 S SR 44
RouteState Highway 121
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59145, -85.16215
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (2022)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2040
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 Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 121 over Fall 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 121 over Fall Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 121 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.