US Bridges

SR 9 over Star Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.89 N SR 28 · Structure no. 002550

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Star Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Star Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 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 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 4,331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesStar Creek
Location01.89 N SR 28
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30483, -85.6718
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,331 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Star Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 9 over Star 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 Star Creek carry?

About 4,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Star Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Star Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.