US Bridges

South a ST over Big Duck Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 W SR 13 · Structure no. 4800224

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South a ST over Big Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South a ST over Big Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth a ST
CrossesBig Duck Creek
Location00.20 W SR 13
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.276, -85.84541
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2023)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 South a ST over Big Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South a 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 South a ST over Big Duck Creek carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South a ST over Big Duck Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns South a ST over Big Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.