US Bridges

SR 111 over Middle Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 01.25 S SR 62 · Structure no. 025570

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,918
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 111 over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 111 over Middle Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 8,918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,645 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 111
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location01.25 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 111
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2686, -85.84436
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,918 (2022)
Projected traffic10,645 by 2031
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

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 Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 111 over Middle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 111 over Middle Creek carry?

About 8,918 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 111 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 111 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.