US Bridges

Old SR 132 over Foster Branch Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.40 NW CR 525 W · Structure no. 4800182

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 132 over Foster Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old SR 132 over Foster Branch Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld SR 132
CrossesFoster Branch Creek
Location00.40 NW CR 525 W
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02437, -85.77727
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2023)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old SR 132 over Foster Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Old SR 132 over Foster Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 132 over Foster Branch Creek carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 132 over Foster Branch Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 132 over Foster Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.