US Bridges

Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 W Jim Run RD · Structure no. 2400138

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDuck Creek RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location00.10 W Jim Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4791, -85.12788
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic450 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 Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.