US Bridges

SR 121 over Sillimans Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 01.10 N US 52 · Structure no. 079640

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,074
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over Sillimans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 121 over Sillimans Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,831 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 121
CrossesSillimans Creek
Location01.10 N US 52
RouteState Highway 121
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46527, -85.18543
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2021)
Projected traffic1,831 by 2030
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 121 over Sillimans Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over Sillimans 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 121 over Sillimans Creek carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over Sillimans Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over Sillimans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.