US Bridges

SR 28 over Little Duck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.44 W SR 37 · Structure no. 007740

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Little Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Little Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,673 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,275 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location00.44 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27713, -85.8176
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,673 (2021)
Projected traffic11,275 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 28 over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 8,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.