US Bridges

Service Road over Fall Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.00 Pendleton Reformato · Structure no. 060530

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service Road over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesService Road
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.00 Pendleton Reformato
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98456, -85.76703
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2004)
Projected traffic169 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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 Service Road over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Service Road over Fall Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.