South Birch RD over Yellow Creek
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.30 S of E 20th RD · Structure no. 5000105
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Birch RD over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Birch RD over Yellow Creek in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Birch RD over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Birch RD over Yellow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does South Birch RD over Yellow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Birch RD over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns South Birch RD over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.