Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 252 · Structure no. 2400043
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar 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 Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Big Cedar North RD over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.