US Bridges

Cross ST over Killbuck Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Indiana · 00.30 W SR 109 · Structure no. 4800087

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,709
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross ST over Killbuck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross ST over Killbuck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,412 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCross ST
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location00.30 W SR 109
RouteCity Street 382
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13525, -85.6682
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,709 (2023)
Projected traffic19,412 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross ST over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cross ST over Killbuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cross ST over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 13,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross ST over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cross ST over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.