South M ST over Little Duck Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Indiana · 00.10 W 24th ST · Structure no. 4800163
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South M ST over Little Duck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South M ST over Little Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South M ST over Little Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is South M ST over Little Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does South M ST over Little Duck Creek carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South M ST over Little Duck Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South M ST over Little Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.