State ST over Coal Creek
PoorPosted for loadFountain County, Indiana · 00.80 W of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 2300054
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State ST over Coal Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying State ST over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 State ST over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is State ST over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does State ST over Coal Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State ST over Coal Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns State ST over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.