US Bridges

Hindostan Falls RD over Elm Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 1.03 S of SR 550 · Structure no. 5100075

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hindostan Falls RD over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hindostan Falls RD over Elm Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHindostan Falls RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.03 S of SR 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.62135, -86.84319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2007)
Projected traffic394 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Hindostan Falls RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hindostan Falls RD over Elm 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hindostan Falls RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hindostan Falls RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hindostan Falls RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.