US Bridges

SR 124 over Richland Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.54 E SR 9 · Structure no. 026150

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,486
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Richland Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,566 by 2032. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesRichland Creek
Location01.54 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73888, -85.54534
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2021)
Projected traffic2,566 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 124 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 124 over Richland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.