US Bridges

Vanatta RD over Little Sanes Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Old US 52 · Structure no. 2400131

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanatta RD over Little Sanes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanatta RD over Little Sanes Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVanatta RD
CrossesLittle Sanes Creek
Location00.20 W of Old US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49026, -85.22859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vanatta RD over Little Sanes Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanatta RD over Little Sanes 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 Vanatta RD over Little Sanes Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vanatta RD over Little Sanes Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vanatta RD over Little Sanes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.