Columbus Ave over Little Laughery Creek
GoodFranklin County, Indiana · 00.50 SE of SR 46 · Structure no. 2400137
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus Ave over Little Laughery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus Ave over Little Laughery Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus Ave over Little Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus Ave over Little Laughery 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 Columbus Ave over Little Laughery Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Ave over Little Laughery Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus Ave over Little Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.