US Bridges

Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.40 SW of Coffee RD · Structure no. 2400145

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSnail Creek RD
CrossesSnail Creek
Location00.40 SW of Coffee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41902, -85.06818
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Snail Creek RD over Snail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.