US Bridges

Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.01 SW of Coffee RD · Structure no. 2400025

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Snail Creek RD over Snail 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 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 325 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSnail Creek RD
CrossesSnail Creek
Location00.01 SW of Coffee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42367, -85.06545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snail Creek RD over Snail 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 Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.