Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Keal RD · Structure no. 2400002
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sanes Creek RD over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.