US Bridges

Scribner DR over Falling Run Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 W of State ST · Structure no. 2200078

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,365
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scribner DR over Falling Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scribner DR over Falling Run Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,012 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesScribner DR
CrossesFalling Run Creek
Location00.10 W of State ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28797, -85.82751
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2014)
Projected traffic2,012 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 Scribner DR over Falling Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scribner DR over Falling Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Scribner DR over Falling Run Creek carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scribner DR over Falling Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scribner DR over Falling Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.