US Bridges

SR 17 over Little Mill Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 01.22 S SR 14 · Structure no. 004460

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Little Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 17 over Little Mill Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,691 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location01.22 S SR 14
RouteState Highway 17
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03955, -86.41928
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2020)
Projected traffic2,691 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 17 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Little Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.