N C ST over Big Duck Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Indiana · 00.10 W SR 13 · Structure no. 4800172
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 781
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N C ST over Big Duck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying N C ST over Big Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N C ST over Big Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is N C ST over Big 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 N C ST over Big Duck Creek carry?
About 781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N C ST over Big Duck Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns N C ST over Big Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.