Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Shop RD · Structure no. 2400029
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 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 1905, so it is 120 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 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 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.