US Bridges

Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.50 W of SR 101 · Structure no. 2400110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFairfield Causeway
CrossesTempleton Creek
Location00.50 W of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51073, -84.95683
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Causeway over Templeton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.