Elm ST over Dry Branch Creek
FairMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.00 S. of Chestnut ST · Structure no. 5400184
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm ST over Dry Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over Dry Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,425 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm ST over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm ST over Dry Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Elm ST over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Elm ST over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Elm ST over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.