US Bridges

SR 142 over Snake Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.35 E SR 42 · Structure no. 026990

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 142 over Snake Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2027. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 142
CrossesSnake Creek
Location03.35 E SR 42
RouteState Highway 142
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52114, -86.57878
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2017)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 142 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 142 over Snake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 142 over Snake Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.