US Bridges

Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Smoky Hollow R · Structure no. 2400124

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Church RD
CrossesBranch of Duck Creek
Location01.00 E of Smoky Hollow R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.505, -85.08833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$600,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck 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 Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Church RD over Branch of Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.