US Bridges

Stockpile RD over Salt Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 Mi. N of Forrest RD · Structure no. 2400140

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockpile RD over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stockpile RD over Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesStockpile RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.10 Mi. N of Forrest RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3709, -85.22509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Stockpile RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stockpile RD over Salt 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 Stockpile RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stockpile RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stockpile RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.