US Bridges

12th ST over Little Williams Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Gray RD · Structure no. 2100027

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST over Little Williams Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 12th ST over Little Williams Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries12th ST
CrossesLittle Williams Creek
Location00.70 W of Gray RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64996, -85.18034
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th ST over Little Williams Creek built?

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

What condition is 12th ST over Little Williams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 12th ST over Little Williams Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 12th ST over Little Williams Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 12th ST over Little Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.