US Bridges

SR 13 over Stony Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.08 S SR 32 · Structure no. 003330

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,505
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 13 over Stony Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 44 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 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 4,505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.08 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07122, -85.85673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,505 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 13 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 13 over Stony 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 13 over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.