US Bridges

SR 9 over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.84 N SR 32 · Structure no. 002520

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,079
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Killbuck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Killbuck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 76 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 11,079 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location01.84 N SR 32
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1384, -85.66209
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,079 (2021)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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

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 9 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR 9 over Killbuck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 11,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.