US Bridges

SR 13 over Little Duck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.16 N SR 37 · Structure no. 003360

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,227
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Little Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 13 over Little Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location00.16 N SR 37
RouteState Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25091, -85.84217
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,227 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2030
Trucks4%
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 Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Little Duck 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 Little Duck Creek carry?

About 5,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR 13 over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.