US Bridges

Old SR 132 over Fall Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 N SR 38 · Structure no. 4800183

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 132 over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 132 over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 132
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.20 N SR 38
RouteCity Street 132
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00492, -85.74727
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,262 (2023)
Projected traffic3,203 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 132 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 132 over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 132 over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 132 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 132 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.