SR 13 over Fall Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMadison County, Indiana · 01.92 S I-69 · Structure no. 003310
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,928
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 13 over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 years old, older 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 13 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SR 13 over Fall 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 13 over Fall Creek carry?
About 6,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 13 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 13 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.