US Bridges

Binford Park ST over Falling Run Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Graybrook LN · Structure no. 2200074

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Binford Park ST over Falling Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Binford Park ST over Falling Run Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,138 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBinford Park ST
CrossesFalling Run Creek
Location00.10 W of Graybrook LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30086, -85.82368
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2014)
Projected traffic2,138 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Binford Park ST over Falling Run Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Binford Park ST over Falling Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Binford Park ST over Falling Run Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Binford Park ST over Falling Run Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Binford Park ST over Falling Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.