US Bridges

SR 32 over Stony Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.42 E SR 13 · Structure no. 010700

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,115
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Stony Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,469 by 2029. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.42 E SR 13
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07598, -85.85207
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,115 (2004)
Projected traffic8,469 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 32 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 32 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Stony Creek carry?

About 6,115 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.