US Bridges

Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.01 W of SR 135 · Structure no. 4100124

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 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 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFry Road
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location0.01 W of SR 135
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62488, -86.15895
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.3 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fry Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.