SR 32 over Branch Prairie Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 03.21 W US 41 · Structure no. 010410
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 292
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 32 over Branch Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 32 over Branch Prairie Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 57 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 32 over Branch Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR 32 over Branch Prairie 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 Branch Prairie Creek carry?
About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 32 over Branch Prairie 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 SR 32 over Branch Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.