US Bridges

Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.90 SW of Coffee RD · Structure no. 2400027

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek is a concrete slab carrying Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSnail Creek RD
CrossesSnail Creek
Location00.90 SW of Coffee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41496, -85.07237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic300 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 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 Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.