US Bridges

SR 13 over Big Duck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.36 N SR 28 · Structure no. 003370

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Big Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 13 over Big Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 106 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 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 3,802 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesBig Duck Creek
Location00.36 N SR 28
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28214, -85.84182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,802 (2021)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 13 over Big Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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

About 3,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Big Duck Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Big Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.