Levee RD over Snail Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.02 E of Snail Creek RD · Structure no. 2400033
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Levee RD over Snail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Levee RD over Snail Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Levee RD over Snail Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Levee 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 Levee RD over Snail Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Levee RD over Snail Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Levee RD over Snail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.