US Bridges

Old SR 111 over Mcharry Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.11 S SR 211 · Structure no. 025540

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 111 over Mcharry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old SR 111 over Mcharry Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 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 6 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld SR 111
CrossesMcharry Creek
Location00.11 S SR 211
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13023, -85.91399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2021)
Projected traffic923 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old SR 111 over Mcharry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Old SR 111 over Mcharry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 111 over Mcharry Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 111 over Mcharry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 111 over Mcharry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.