Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Buena Vista · Structure no. 2400003
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Chapel RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.