US Bridges

SR 9SR 67 over Fall Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 02.22 S I-69 · Structure no. 024140

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,631
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9SR 67 over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9SR 67 over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 32 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 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 13,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,255 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 9SR 67
CrossesFall Creek
Location02.22 S I-69
RouteState Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00702, -85.73009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,631 (2021)
Projected traffic15,255 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 9SR 67 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 9SR 67 over Fall 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 9SR 67 over Fall Creek carry?

About 13,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9SR 67 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9SR 67 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.