US Bridges

SR 124 over Brook Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.72 W SR 5 · Structure no. 026170

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,486
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Brook Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 124 over Brook Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,566 by 2034. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesBrook Creek
Location02.72 W SR 5
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74172, -85.49651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2019)
Projected traffic2,566 by 2034
Trucks21%
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

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 Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 124 over Brook 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 Brook Creek carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Brook Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.