US Bridges

SR 42 over Doe Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 01.03 E SR 243 · Structure no. 015820

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,534
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Doe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 42 over Doe Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,253 by 2030. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesDoe Creek
Location01.03 E SR 243
RouteState Highway 42
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46907, -86.842
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2021)
Projected traffic3,253 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 42 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Doe 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 Doe Creek carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.