US Bridges

Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.30 NE CR 650 W · Structure no. 4800114

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFall Creek Drive
CrossesFoster Branch Creek
Location00.30 NE CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97864, -85.79064
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2023)
Projected traffic714 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Creek Drive over Foster Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.