US Bridges

State ST over Falling Run Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Spring ST · Structure no. 2200085

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,690
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over Falling Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State ST over Falling Run Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, 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 32,690 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,185 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState ST
CrossesFalling Run Creek
Location00.20 N of Spring ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28931, -85.82591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,690 (2014)
Projected traffic48,185 by 2034
Trucks9%
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 State ST over Falling Run Creek built?

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

What condition is State 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 State ST over Falling Run Creek carry?

About 32,690 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State ST 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 52 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over Falling Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.