US Bridges

SR 111 over French Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 03.69 S SR 62 · Structure no. 025560

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 111 over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 111 over French Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 8,603 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,257 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 111
CrossesFrench Creek
Location03.69 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 111
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23453, -85.85472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,603 (2022)
Projected traffic10,257 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 111 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 111 over French 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 111 over French Creek carry?

About 8,603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 111 over French Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 111 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.