SR 32 over Coal Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 05.46 W US 41 · Structure no. 010400
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 32 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2026. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 32 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SR 32 over Coal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 32 over Coal Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 32 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 32 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.