US Bridges

SR 32 over Graham Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 06.47 E SR 63 · Structure no. 010390

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Graham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Graham Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2034. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesGraham Creek
Location06.47 E SR 63
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06048, -87.35164
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2014)
Projected traffic420 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 32 over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 32 over Graham 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Graham Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Graham Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.