US Bridges

Huntsville Pk over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 W SR 67 · Structure no. 4800129

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,416
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntsville Pk over Fall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Huntsville Pk over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHuntsville Pk
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.20 W SR 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.008, -85.73547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2023)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntsville Pk over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Huntsville Pk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Huntsville Pk over Fall Creek carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huntsville Pk over Fall Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Huntsville Pk over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.