US Bridges

L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 0.70 SE of Stone Churc RD · Structure no. 2400103

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesL Duck Creek RD
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location0.70 SE of Stone Churc RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4877, -85.15521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck 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 L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns L Duck Creek RD over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.