US Bridges

N F ST over Big Duck Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 E SR 13 · Structure no. 4800171

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N F ST over Big Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N F ST over Big Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN F ST
CrossesBig Duck Creek
Location00.10 E SR 13
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28247, -85.84158
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2023)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 N F ST over Big Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N F ST over Big 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 N F ST over Big Duck Creek carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N F ST over Big Duck Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N F ST over Big Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.