US Bridges

ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.40 NE of Levee RD · Structure no. 2400039

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,975 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesST Marys RD
CrossesMccartys Run
Location00.40 NE of Levee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41706, -85.037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2024)
Projected traffic1,975 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run 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 ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marys RD over Mccartys Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.