US Bridges

South Street over Youngs Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.20 E of Home Avenue · Structure no. 4100099

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,933
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Youngs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Street over Youngs Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 91 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 3,933 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,967 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location0.20 E of Home Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47588, -86.0487
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,933 (2021)
Projected traffic8,967 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is South Street over Youngs 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 South Street over Youngs Creek carry?

About 3,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.