US Bridges

SR 32 over Prairie Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.81 W US 41 · Structure no. 010420

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Prairie Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location01.81 W US 41
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04026, -87.27687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 32 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.