Indian Underpass over Little Laughery Creek
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 00.20 NE of Mid RD · Structure no. 2400054
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Underpass over Little Laughery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Underpass over Little Laughery Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indian Underpass over Little Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian Underpass over Little Laughery 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 Indian Underpass over Little Laughery Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Indian Underpass over Little Laughery Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Underpass over Little Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.