US Bridges

SR 1 over Duck Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 07.24 N SR 101 · Structure no. 000111

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,663
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 1 over Duck Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,663 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesDuck Creek
Location07.24 N SR 101
RouteState Highway 1
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5162, -85.07906
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2023)
Projected traffic2,663 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Duck 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 1 over Duck Creek carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.