US Bridges

Snyder RD over Fall Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 250 S · Structure no. 2100031

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder RD over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snyder RD over Fall Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnyder RD
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59977, -85.2052
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder RD over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snyder RD over Fall 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Snyder RD over Fall Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snyder RD over Fall Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder RD over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.