US Bridges

SR 32 over Fork Prairie Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.25 E US 41 · Structure no. 010430

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Fork Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Fork Prairie Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 32
CrossesFork Prairie Creek
Location00.25 E US 41
RouteState Highway 32
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04376, -87.2388
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2021)
Projected traffic878 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Fork 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 Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.