US Bridges

Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.70 W of US 31 · Structure no. 4100063

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,291
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 14,291 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,620 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFry Road
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location0.70 W of US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62812, -86.1345
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,291 (2022)
Projected traffic19,620 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry Road over Pleasant Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 14,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.