US Bridges

SR 9 over Alexandria Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 02.09 N SR 128 · Structure no. 002530

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Alexandria Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Alexandria Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 42 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 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,565 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesAlexandria Creek
Location02.09 N SR 128
RouteState Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24887, -85.67143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,565 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alexandria Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 9 over Alexandria 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 Alexandria Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Alexandria Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Alexandria Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.