US Bridges

SR 1 over Little Duck Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 07.15 N SR 101 · Structure no. 000100

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,110
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Little Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Little Duck Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,831 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location07.15 N SR 101
RouteState Highway 1
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51503, -85.07816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2014)
Projected traffic5,831 by 2033
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 1 over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 1 over Little Duck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.