US Bridges

State ST over Fall Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 W Adams ST · Structure no. 4800213

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,378
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,528 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesState ST
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.10 W Adams ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00244, -85.75579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,378 (2023)
Projected traffic17,528 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 State ST over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State ST over Fall 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 State ST over Fall Creek carry?

About 12,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State ST over Fall Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.