US Bridges

South J ST over Little Duck Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 E 24th ST · Structure no. 4800166

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
993
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South J ST over Little Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South J ST over Little Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 993 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth J ST
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location00.10 E 24th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26775, -85.82708
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2023)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South J ST over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is South J ST over Little Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South J ST over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South J ST over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns South J ST over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.