US Bridges

Fox Run RD over Franklin Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.50 E of SR 101 · Structure no. 2400014

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Run RD over Franklin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fox Run RD over Franklin Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFox Run RD
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location00.50 E of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50286, -84.93829
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fox Run RD over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Run RD over Franklin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Run RD over Franklin Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fox Run RD over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Run RD over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.