SR 42 over Rhodes Creek
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 02.83 W SR 142 · Structure no. 015840
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 856
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Rhodes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 42 over Rhodes Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 57 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,590 by 2030. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 SR 42 over Rhodes Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 42 over Rhodes 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 SR 42 over Rhodes Creek carry?
About 856 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Rhodes Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Rhodes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.